Busan’s Bupyeong Kkangtong Market offers regional flavors, new twists on classics

BUSAN — In the narrow alleys of Bupyeong Kkangtong Market in Jung-gu, Busan, fluorescent lights hum above metal stalls, steam clouds rise from simmering pots and the scent of frying batter mingles with the salty ocean breeze. For decades, this market — known affectionately as “Kkangtong,” meaning “tin can” — has been a gathering point for locals and travelers hungry for both flavor and nostalgia. A market born from history The curious nickname dates back to the 1950-1953 Korean War, when America

Nov. 15, 2025

Packages and promotions

Pullman Seoul Eastpole unveils festive cake collection Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole’s Cafe Social introduces a limited-edition festive cake collection for the 2025 holiday season. The lineup includes the White Tree Cake (98,000 won) with Tahitian vanilla cream and fresh strawberries; the Snowball Cake (92,000 won), a pistachio, orange blossom and mandarin delight; and the Strawberry Shortcake (88,000 won), layered with mascarpone cream and seasonal strawberries. Early-bird reservations made

Nov. 14, 2025

Festivals, sights across Korea

The Nowon Moonlight Walk runs daily through Nov. 16 along a 2-kilometer stretch of Danghyeon Stream in Nowon-gu, Seoul. This year's theme, “Moon for All,” explores how the universal symbol of the moon connects individual stories to collective light. The outdoor gallery features more than 30 illuminated artworks and media installations by 18 artist teams from Korea, the Netherlands and Taiwan. Highlights include hanji lanterns, light sculptures, nightly guided Moonlight Tours (7:30-8:30 p.m.), we

Nov. 14, 2025

[팟캐스트] (739) ‘오빠’부터 ‘아줌마’까지: K-드라마 속 호칭이 만드는 관계의 문법

From 'oppa' to 'ajumma': How honorifics shape K-drama 진행자: 홍유, Tannith Kriel 기사요약: 로맨스의 설렘부터 세대 간 긴장까지, 한국어에서 호칭 한마디는 관계의 위계와 거리감을 그대로 비춘다. 이 미묘한 호칭 문화를 이해해야 장면 속 진짜 의미가 보인다. [1] If you’re a K-drama fan, chances are you’ve come across the world of Korean honorifics -- those small yet powerful words that can define entire relationships. honorific: 존댓말, 상대에 대한 존중, 나이·지위·관계를 반영해 쓰는 높임 표현 또는 호칭 [2] In a language built around relationships, these titles, from "oppa" and "eonni" to "seonbae" and "huba

Nov. 12, 2025

Taean offers slower pace on Korea’s west coast

On Korea’s west coast, Taean in South Chungcheong Province promotes a pace distinct from city life. With more than 120 islands, a coastal national park and a designation as an international "Slow City," the county emphasizes quiet nature, local tradition and community-driven tourism. Taean has long been associated with mild weather, abundant seafood and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Three sides of the county face the Yellow Sea, and its economy and identity remain connected to fishing communities

Nov. 8, 2025

Culture minister, heritage administrator denounce Seoul’s high-rise plan near Jongmyo

South Korea’s Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young and Korea Heritage Service Administrator Huh Min on Friday denounced Seoul’s plan to ease height restrictions around Jongmyo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, warning that the development could jeopardize its global status. The announcement made at Jongmyo came less than a week after Seoul City approved a plan for the Sewoon District No. 4 redevelopment zone, raising the maximum building height from 71.9 meters to 141.9 meters on the Cheonggyecheon side

Nov. 7, 2025

Korea’s longest trail race kicks off with 18 runners on a 1,200 km journey

Korea’s most ambitious endurance running event, the Korea Dulle Trail 4500 Race, began Thursday as 18 experienced runners set off on a 1,200 kilometer relay along the nation’s longest trail route. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, the race runs through No. 23, tracing the coastline from Busan’s Oryukdo Sunrise Park — the starting point of both the Haerang-gil and Namparang-gil trails — to the final course of the Sehaerang-gil. Divided in

Nov. 7, 2025

Festivals, sights across Korea

The Nowon Moonlight Walk runs daily through Nov. 16 along a 2-kilometer stretch of Danghyeon Stream in Nowon-gu, Seoul. This year's theme, “Moon for All,” explores how the universal symbol of the moon connects individual stories to collective light. The outdoor gallery features more than 30 illuminated artworks and media installations by 18 artist teams from Korea, the Netherlands and Taiwan. Highlights include hanji lanterns, light sculptures, nightly guided Moonlight Tours (7:30-8:30 p.m.), we

Nov. 7, 2025

Photo exhibition, art in garden and pink playground

Nodeul Island sits in an unlikely spot -- smack in the middle of the Han River, beneath the bridge linking Yongsan in the north and Noryangjin in the south. This compact artificial island opened in 2019 as a music complex, packing exhibition halls, performance spaces and art galleries into its small frame. Through Nov. 11, Sony's "One and Only" exhibition fills one of the island's galleries with work from three Sony Partners artists alongside 100 user-submitted photos from the MyAlpha365 contest

Nov. 7, 2025

Packages and promotions

Four Seasons Seoul introduces luxe holiday cake lineup Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is celebrating the holiday season with a limited-edition Christmas Cake Collection, available at Confections by Four Seasons in Gwanghwamun from Nov. 21 to Jan. 5. Curated by Executive Pastry Chef Steven Jin, the 2025 lineup features three seasonal creations: The Cristal Vanilla (129,000 won), the Montblanc (99,000 won); and the Diamond Four Seasons Leaf (300,000 won). Pre-orders are available. Park Hyatt Seoul hosts

Nov. 7, 2025