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[Weekender] Walking down the history of Euljiro

Social affairsJul 6, 2018

Euljiro, some 3.5 kilometer road cutting through the heart of Seoul in Jung-gu, has a history that goes back to 1940s. The area was called Gokanemachi under the Japanese Government General of Korea ...
[Weekender] Euljiro Nogari Alley offers unpretentious pub fare

TravelJul 6, 2018

During a sudden downpour in Seoul on Monday evening, Euljiro turned into a ghost town surrounded by a modern megapolis. Located south of the Cheonggyecheon in central Seoul, most of the shops and re...
[Weekender] Ever-changing Euljiro

CultureJul 6, 2018

Euljiro, a major road that runs through central Seoul, is enjoying its second boom in an unexpected way as young social media users have begun frequenting the area. The street and its nearby area ha...
[Weekender] Take a bite with your eyes and ears

Food&BeverageJun 29, 2018

A golden-brown sponge cake is laid on a wooden table, basking in the warm afternoon sunshine. A red plastic brush moistens the genoise with syrup, and then heavy cream covers the sliced sheets layer ...
[Weekender] The rise of gummies

Food&BeverageJun 29, 2018

Among mouthwatering sweets, the jelly candies industry is thriving. The surging popularity has led to diverse forms of the chewy sweets, delighting Korean consumers not only with their taste but also...
[Weekender] Sweet side of life

Food&BeverageJun 29, 2018

Kim Ha-jin, a 30-year-old working professional in Seoul, loves buying chocolates after work. “I don’t buy boxes of chocolates,” she told The Korea Herald. “I usually buy one or two pieces at high-end...
[Weekender] Beautifying Korean rice cake with flowers, new flavors

Food&BeverageJun 29, 2018

Tteok has a reputation of being traditional food that often appears outdated with the same old taste. But Korean rice cakes can be transformed into delicate desserts that are pleasing to the eye if t...
[Weekender] Mind your surroundings

CultureJun 22, 2018

The next time you are atop one of Seoul’s mountains, take a look at what surrounds the megalopolis buzzing below you. More specifically the old Seoul, referring to the modern-day city’s northern area...
[Weekender] When ‘pungsu jiri’ meets home interior design

Arts&DesignJun 22, 2018

Although “pungsu jiri,” a Korean version of Chinese feng shui that concerns correlation between life-force energy and its surroundings, is often regarded as superstitious, the idea is often reflected...
[Weekender] Retro is back, again

Arts&DesignJun 15, 2018

After years of interior design trends dominated by white walls and industrial features, a more homely retro style is emerging as a new interior style in Korea. Retro-themed cafes and restaurants are...
[Weekender] Lights, the quickest way to transform a room

Arts&DesignJun 15, 2018

Light is what surrounds us and fills the space we are in. Yet we seldom pay attention to its importance or the effect it casts on the things it touches. In interior design, lights are coordinated not...
[Weekender] Cafes, bars, theaters and color: How Korean homes are evolving

Arts&DesignJun 15, 2018

The first home bar run by Park Na-rae until last year was decorated with various knickknacks the comedian had collected over the years for a bargain. On the floor lay a Union Jack-patterned rug, whil...
[Weekender] Young Koreans overcome DIY fears

Arts&DesignJun 15, 2018

Home is a place that invites a feeling of warmth and comfort. From the color of the walls to the living room furniture, each added element to a home tells a different story. Overstuffed furnishings,...
[Weekender] Corporate action key to fighting plastic binge

IndustryJun 8, 2018

South Korea is facing increasing pressure to reduce or recycle its own plastic waste, particularly since China’s plastic import ban that took effect in January this year. While some countries like t...
[Weekender] A day without plastic -- No one cares

IndustryJun 8, 2018

I remember how much my mother cherished the Tupperware plastic containers she bought from Namdaemun market in late 1980s. Plastic bowls made in US was a revolutionary item for many South Korean house...