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People can take only so much factory-made cotton candy before they get sugar headaches.
K-pop thrives overseas but struggles at home - The Korea Times
K-pop continues to draw massive global audiences, but its presence in the domestic music market appears to be weakening. Even as major entertainmen...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 AM
People can take only so much factory-made cotton candy before they get sugar headaches.
Oh Se-hoon wants to turn every traditional space into a bland shopping mall - Seoul unveils Namdaemun Market makeover www.koreaherald.com/article/1061...
Seoul unveils Namdaemun Market makeover
South Korea’s oldest and largest traditional market, Namdaemun Market, is set for its biggest makeover in decades, as Seoul pushes to revive the 600-year-old co
www.koreaherald.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Oh Se-hoon wants to turn every traditional space into a bland shopping mall - Seoul unveils Namdaemun Market makeover www.koreaherald.com/article/1061...
So, those expensive campaigns promoting Royal Court Cuisine, Gujeolpan, and other "yangban" foods didn't work?
Tourists in South Korea are skipping iconic dishes to eat what locals consume every day www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...
Tourists in South Korea are skipping iconic dishes to eat what locals consume every day www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...
Tourists in South Korea are skipping iconic dishes to eat what locals consume every day
Convenience store meals, coffee and fast food are seeing strong growth in tourists’ food purchases. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:36 AM
So, those expensive campaigns promoting Royal Court Cuisine, Gujeolpan, and other "yangban" foods didn't work?
Tourists in South Korea are skipping iconic dishes to eat what locals consume every day www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...
Tourists in South Korea are skipping iconic dishes to eat what locals consume every day www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...
They Tore Down a Highway and Made it a River (and traffic got better) - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqGx...
They Tore Down a Highway and Made it a River (and traffic got better)
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October 12, 2025 at 7:36 AM
They Tore Down a Highway and Made it a River (and traffic got better) - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqGx...
Atomix is The Best Restaurant in North America 2025 www.theworlds50best.com/stories/News...
Atomix is The Best Restaurant in North America 2025
JP and Ellia Park's Manhattan masterpiece takes the top spot at the inaugural North America's 50 Best Restaurants awards
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September 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Atomix is The Best Restaurant in North America 2025 www.theworlds50best.com/stories/News...
The Chef Who Brought Korean Cuisine to Michelin Stardom Isn’t Done Yet ny.eater.com/dining-out-i...
The Chef Who Brought Korean Cuisine to Michelin Stardom Isn’t Done Yet
The backstory on Jungsik Yim and his influence on Korean restaurants in NYC
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September 27, 2025 at 7:36 AM
The Chef Who Brought Korean Cuisine to Michelin Stardom Isn’t Done Yet ny.eater.com/dining-out-i...
Listen to me and two great experts give tips on travel to South Korea | Luxury Travel Insider bellandblytravel.com/luxury-trave... bellandblytravel.com/luxury-trave...
South Korea | Luxury Travel Insider
Today, we’re taking you on a journey through one of the most fascinating and dynamic countries in the world—South Korea. From the bustling streets of Seoul to tranquil temples and breathtaking peaks,…
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September 23, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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Ever since China's Yellow Emperor executed scholars 5000 years ago, conservative authoritarian have always feared and persecuted intellectuals.
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The Firing of Educators Over Kirk Comments Follows a Familiar Playbook
www.nytimes.com
September 23, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Ever since China's Yellow Emperor executed scholars 5000 years ago, conservative authoritarian have always feared and persecuted intellectuals.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/u...
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Okay. So when am I getting my Jurassic Park?
Discovery of insects trapped in amber sheds light on ancient Amazon rainforest apnews.com/article/preh...
Discovery of insects trapped in amber sheds light on ancient Amazon rainforest apnews.com/article/preh...
Discovery of insects trapped in amber sheds light on ancient Amazon rainforest
Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time.
apnews.com
September 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Okay. So when am I getting my Jurassic Park?
Discovery of insects trapped in amber sheds light on ancient Amazon rainforest apnews.com/article/preh...
Discovery of insects trapped in amber sheds light on ancient Amazon rainforest apnews.com/article/preh...
Really? All those people saw K-Pop Demon Hunters in June and suddenly vacationed in Seoul in July?? 😆
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'KPop Demon Hunters' Fuels Global Travel Boom to South Korea
The international Netflix sensation KPop Demon Hunters is sparking a surge in global travel to South Korea, underscoring the powerful connection between pop culture and tourism.
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September 10, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Really? All those people saw K-Pop Demon Hunters in June and suddenly vacationed in Seoul in July?? 😆
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Thanks for the shout out! 6 things every tourist needs to try in Seoul www.escape.com.au/destinations...
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September 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Thanks for the shout out! 6 things every tourist needs to try in Seoul www.escape.com.au/destinations...
They're he-e-e-e-e-re...
Nongshim releases 1,000 limited ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ noodle sets » Borneo Bulletin Online borneobulletin.com.bn/nongshim-rel...
Nongshim releases 1,000 limited ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ noodle sets » Borneo Bulletin Online borneobulletin.com.bn/nongshim-rel...
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September 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
They're he-e-e-e-e-re...
Nongshim releases 1,000 limited ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ noodle sets » Borneo Bulletin Online borneobulletin.com.bn/nongshim-rel...
Nongshim releases 1,000 limited ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ noodle sets » Borneo Bulletin Online borneobulletin.com.bn/nongshim-rel...
Global popularity of 'KPop Demon Hunters' reshapes Korea's tourism map - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/tr...
Global popularity of 'KPop Demon Hunters' reshapes Korea's tourism map - The Korea Times
Korea’s tourism landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift as the global success of Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” sends fans flocking...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
September 2, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Global popularity of 'KPop Demon Hunters' reshapes Korea's tourism map - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/tr...
In other parts of the world, it's teens that tend to commit vandalism. In Korea, it's elderly men. www.mk.co.kr/en/society/1...
Walking along the old ramparts or stone walls of Gwanghwamun in Gyeongbokgung Palace, you feel like .. - MK
Walking along the old ramparts or stone walls of Gwanghwamun in Gyeongbokgung Palace, you feel like you went back to that time hundreds of years ago. Recently, however, these precious places have…
www.mk.co.kr
September 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
In other parts of the world, it's teens that tend to commit vandalism. In Korea, it's elderly men. www.mk.co.kr/en/society/1...
What do you think of Seoul as a coffee lovers destination?
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Seoul Unveiled: Asias’ Ultimate Travel Escape for Coffee Lovers and Cozy Comfort Seekers
Discover why Seoul, south korea, is Asia coziest city, offering a blend of coffee culture, heritage sites, and rainy days perfect for comfort and relaxation
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September 1, 2025 at 7:36 AM
What do you think of Seoul as a coffee lovers destination?
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Even though I enjoyed K-Pop Demon Hunters, a major part of the plot exposes the flaw in K-Pop that makes it feel inauthentic to listeners like me.
**SPOILER ALERT**
**SPOILER ALERT**
August 17, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Even though I enjoyed K-Pop Demon Hunters, a major part of the plot exposes the flaw in K-Pop that makes it feel inauthentic to listeners like me.
**SPOILER ALERT**
**SPOILER ALERT**
The JoongAng's Cooking newsletter claimed that black goat is getting more popular as a health food (or rather, boyangsik), especially since the dog meat ban. I have noticed 2 black goat restaurants pop up near my place.
Those of you in Korea, have you noticed more black goat restaurants near you?
Those of you in Korea, have you noticed more black goat restaurants near you?
July 26, 2025 at 7:36 AM
The JoongAng's Cooking newsletter claimed that black goat is getting more popular as a health food (or rather, boyangsik), especially since the dog meat ban. I have noticed 2 black goat restaurants pop up near my place.
Those of you in Korea, have you noticed more black goat restaurants near you?
Those of you in Korea, have you noticed more black goat restaurants near you?
Independent Korean restaurants are closing at a stunning rate—more than six per day.
Delivery apps and rising costs favor chains, not small operators.
Franchises for Korean food grew 4.1% last year. Are we losing what makes Korean dining culture special?
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#KoreanFood
Delivery apps and rising costs favor chains, not small operators.
Franchises for Korean food grew 4.1% last year. Are we losing what makes Korean dining culture special?
shorturl.at/Wmgvq
#KoreanFood
Traditional Korean eateries disappear while franchise brands see steady growth
Korean restaurants saw more closures than any other type of cuisine in 2024, with 2,233 shuttering in a year while Japanese and Western eateries continued to grow.
asianews.network
July 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Independent Korean restaurants are closing at a stunning rate—more than six per day.
Delivery apps and rising costs favor chains, not small operators.
Franchises for Korean food grew 4.1% last year. Are we losing what makes Korean dining culture special?
shorturl.at/Wmgvq
#KoreanFood
Delivery apps and rising costs favor chains, not small operators.
Franchises for Korean food grew 4.1% last year. Are we losing what makes Korean dining culture special?
shorturl.at/Wmgvq
#KoreanFood
Let 'KPop Demon Hunters' guide your culinary tour of Seoul www.koreaherald.com/article/1053...
Let 'KPop Demon Hunters' guide your culinary tour of Seoul
In “KPop Demon Hunters,” food is more than just a background addition — it’s central to the characters’ energy and their culture. The film follows Huntrix, an a
www.koreaherald.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Let 'KPop Demon Hunters' guide your culinary tour of Seoul www.koreaherald.com/article/1053...
Korean Food Summer Survival: Bindaeddeok & Makgeolli — when Seoul’s monsoon hits, crisp mung-bean pancakes and milky makgeolli are your rainy-day shield. Edge piece first or gentle swirl? Team classic or fusion cheese-kimchi? Tag your makgeolli mate!
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July 22, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Korean Food Summer Survival: Bindaeddeok & Makgeolli — when Seoul’s monsoon hits, crisp mung-bean pancakes and milky makgeolli are your rainy-day shield. Edge piece first or gentle swirl? Team classic or fusion cheese-kimchi? Tag your makgeolli mate!
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Turn passion into profit!
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🔥 Korean Food Summer Survival: Samgyetang
Whole chicken stuffed with rice & ginseng, boiled into royal fuel. Koreans queue for it during Sambok (3 blistering days). Chew the jujube, embrace the burn. Fight heat with fire or stick to ice cream?
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Whole chicken stuffed with rice & ginseng, boiled into royal fuel. Koreans queue for it during Sambok (3 blistering days). Chew the jujube, embrace the burn. Fight heat with fire or stick to ice cream?
#Samgyetang #SummerSurvival
July 20, 2025 at 1:44 AM
🔥 Korean Food Summer Survival: Samgyetang
Whole chicken stuffed with rice & ginseng, boiled into royal fuel. Koreans queue for it during Sambok (3 blistering days). Chew the jujube, embrace the burn. Fight heat with fire or stick to ice cream?
#Samgyetang #SummerSurvival
Whole chicken stuffed with rice & ginseng, boiled into royal fuel. Koreans queue for it during Sambok (3 blistering days). Chew the jujube, embrace the burn. Fight heat with fire or stick to ice cream?
#Samgyetang #SummerSurvival
Korean Food Summer Survival: Patbingsu
Seoul summers feel like a kimchi sauna—my fix: milk-snow topped with sweet red beans & chewy rice cakes. Team classic patbingsu or chaos bingsu? Share your fave combo!
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Seoul summers feel like a kimchi sauna—my fix: milk-snow topped with sweet red beans & chewy rice cakes. Team classic patbingsu or chaos bingsu? Share your fave combo!
#Patbingsu #SummerSurvival
July 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Korean Food Summer Survival: Patbingsu
Seoul summers feel like a kimchi sauna—my fix: milk-snow topped with sweet red beans & chewy rice cakes. Team classic patbingsu or chaos bingsu? Share your fave combo!
#Patbingsu #SummerSurvival
Seoul summers feel like a kimchi sauna—my fix: milk-snow topped with sweet red beans & chewy rice cakes. Team classic patbingsu or chaos bingsu? Share your fave combo!
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President urges consumers dine out yet most Korean restaurants still lack trained chefs - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/s...
President urges consumers dine out yet most Korean restaurants still lack trained chefs - The Korea Times
Despite the global rise of Korean cuisine fueled by the K-pop or hallyu wave, a recent survey shows that most Korean restaurants in Korea still lack basic culinary professionalism. According to a…
www.koreatimes.co.kr
July 15, 2025 at 7:36 AM
President urges consumers dine out yet most Korean restaurants still lack trained chefs - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/s...