Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

I gave a stash of cash to Cupid: Chocolate prices up for Valentine's Day

A shopper looks at chocolate on display at a store in Seoul on Feb. 13, the day before Valentine's Day.

2025-02-13

Chocolate on the cheap: Budget-friendly Valentine's options emerge as consumers feel pinch

Lavish boxes of chocolate usually headline Valentine's Day, but this year, an unlikely modest option is stealing the spotlight: DIY chocolate kits from the budget-friendly franchise Daiso.

2025-02-13

Seoul's hotels unveil romantic courses and treats to celebrate Valentine's Day

[Hotel news] The Korea JoongAng Daily compiles a list of hotels offering special culinary events for Valentine's Day.

2025-02-11

Demand for solo travel doubles ahead of Valentine's Day, Airbnb finds

Demand for solo travel on Valentine's Day doubled around the world, according to Airbnb search traffic data released Tuesday.

2025-02-11

Rent out a theme park? Propose with a cake? Four ways to spend Valentine's Day in Korea

Everland offers a private Valentine's Day experience for couples while top Seoul hotels launch special dining and cake promotions.

2025-02-04

Valentine's treats

Chocolate for Valentine's Day is displayed at a convenience store in Seoul on Monday.

2023-02-06

Affection confection

Heart-shaped gift packages for Valentine's day are on display at a convenience store in Seoul on Monday.

2022-02-14

That’s Amore

Italian perfume brand Acqua di Parma’s pop-up store is at Lotte Department Store’s main branch in central Seoul on Tuesday.

2021-02-09