It's a victory for the little guys as Korean beauty products from indie brands enjoy unprecedented success overseas, but not so much for mid- to high-end brands.
The "2025 World Happiness Report," released last month, highlighted the rise in solo dining and its connection to declining happiness levels.
The city of Seoul is blossoming with festivals just in time for spring.
The Jeongdong Culture Night festival is set to take place in the stone wall path surrounding Deoksu Palace and the Jeong-dong neighborhood in Jung District, central Seoul, on May 23 and 24.
Grill samgyeopsal (pork belly) right at your seat. Mix mulhoe — a chilled raw fish dish with vegetables — in a plastic bowl and share it with a friend. Then lock arms with a stranger, dance to the beat and chant for the next three hours in unison.
Korean cosmetics face U.S. pullbacks and price hikes over FDA regulations and rising tariffs, sparking panic buying. Though MoCRA doesn't cover SPF, fear of stricter rules led brands to halt or reformulate products, raising concerns about access.
Korean apparel manufacturers face tariff challenges, seeking diversification and financial support.
Everland's Tulip Festival runs through June 15. Here are the must-see areas.
Onjium, a Korean cultural heritage research institute specializing in clothing, food and housing, is set to hold an exhibition on ra, a type of traditional sheer fabric gauze, starting April 9.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the launch of the reality show “Infinite Challenge” (2005-18), domestic streaming platform Coupang Play and content creator MOst267 have organized a running event themed around the beloved TV show.
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