I tried making Dubai chewy cookies. Did I bite off more than I could chew?

Korea, in some ways, is defined by crazes, and the latest seems to be a little treat called Dubai chewy cookies. In a peculiar world where possession equals power, I decided to make them myself and determine: Is this power worth the price paid?

2026-01-23

Nuts about Dujjonku

A sold-out notice for pistachios is seen at the nuts section of a major supermarket in Seoul on Jan. 21.

2026-01-21

A master descends the mountain: Legendary Chinese chef Hu Deok-juk inspires with his humility on 'Culinary Class Wars'

Chef Hu Deok-juk, a prominent figure in Korean Chinese cuisine, gained media attention through Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars', showcasing his culinary philosophy emphasizing respect and humility, alongside his impressive career achievements.

2026-01-21

Large-scale Chinese corporate outing planned for Japan switches to Korea as Beijing-Tokyo ties fray

A 14,000-strong Chinese corporate outing initially planned for Japan will take place in Korea instead, marking the first major case in which worsening China-Japan ties have become a boon for Korea’s inbound tourism market.

2026-01-20

Planned cruise ship voyages from China to Busan rise 21-fold in 2026: Gov't

The number of Chinese cruise ship operations from China to Korea's southeastern port city of Busan is expected to surge 21-fold on-year in 2026, government data showed Monday, amid the country's temporary visa waiver scheme for Chinese tourists.

2026-01-19

Nearly 350,000 people enjoyed overnight temple stays in 2025

Nearly 350,000 people took part in temple stays — an overnight cultural program held at Buddhist temples — last year, marking the highest figure since the program was first launched in 2002, according to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism on Sunday.

2026-01-18

Limited supply of pistachios, kataifi likely to increase Dubai chewy cookie prices

The craze for Dubai chewy cookies is still going strong. Despite their small size, each cookie sells for between 5,000 and 10,000 won ($3 and $7), and prices may climb even higher due to rising costs of key ingredients and limited supply.

2026-01-13

[단독] 치폴레, 한국 진출 앞두고 도메인 분쟁

한국의 대표 영어신문, 코리아중앙데일리가 특종과 단독 인터뷰, 주요 기사를 한글로 요약해 드립니다. 독자들의 많은 성원 바랍니다. 한국 진출을 앞두고 있는 미국 패스트푸드 브랜드 치폴레 멕시칸 그릴이 자사 브랜드가 포함된 도메인(chipotle.co.kr)의 소유권을 갖고 있는 국내 개인 사업자를 상대로 법적 조치에 나섰다.

2026-01-12

Exclusive: Chipotle files domain dispute in Korea ahead of franchise launch

Chipotle Mexican Grill has filed a legal dispute against a private business owner in Korea over the ownership of the chipotle.co.kr domain ahead of the U.S. franchise's entry into the country.