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Retro railways, pebble beaches and thick layers of history are just a bus ride away in Gunsan

Retro rail tracks, colonial-era streets, market eats, village workshops and Seonyudo island sunsets are helping make Gunsan one of Korea’s most appealing car-free day trips for young travelers leaving Seoul.

Reading rates are down, but the Seoul International Book Fair is booming

For some young Koreans, the new trend is quality time with someone special: Mom

The Gold Pig Restaurant: Korean BBQ joint of the stars

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GenRang x Kumdori: Gen.G Esports pop-up opens at Shinsegae Daejeon

Gen.G Esports launched its first brick-and-mortar pop-up in Korea at Shinsegae Daejeon, featuring a mascot collaboration with Kumdori ahead of the 2026 MSI.

2026.6.27

AI is too perfect for literature's 'rough edges,' translators say

Writers, translators shared thoughts about AI's limits, human writing's aspirations at Seoul International Book Fair.

2026.6.25

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From helicopter rides to bakery crawls, summer festivals kick off across Korea

Summer festivals, from the Jochiwon Peach Festival to the "Pang Pang Day" bread festival, are embracing their respective and distinctive regional specialties and traditions.

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Actor Ivy on 'Chicago' Broadway casting: 'I dug at one well for a very long time'

After nearly 600 performances at home, singer-actor Ivy will reprise lead role of Roxie Hart in her Broadway debut in classic American musical.

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K-culture showcase draws 36,000 in Paris for Korea-France anniversary

A K-pop concert and export fair anchored the four-day K-EXPO, with $52 million in business consultations secured.

2026.6.23

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Fashion is in bloom at World Cup as G-Dragon collab arms Taeguk Warriors with unique look

Nike teamed up with the K-pop icon's personal brand to deck the national side out in style with its warm-up kits, a part of a wider trend for squads at the tournament — and for fans back home.

2026.6.22

Where there's smoke, the food is fire: Lofoten by Longboat Smoker's smoked salmon is 'art' in many forms

At a restaurant in western Seoul, Matthew Douma applies meticulous technique and creativity to Norwegian smoked salmon across a menu built on sustainability and flavor.

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Michelin-starred Four Seasons chefs unite in Seoul for one-night Cantonese collaboration

A one-night Four Seasons collaboration in Seoul showcased Korean ingredients reimagined through refined Cantonese techniques in a sold-out seven-course dinner.

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Inspire Arena adds 19 skyboxes as global demand grows for exclusive, premium concert experiences

As demand grows for premium concert experiences, Incheon's Inspire Arena added 19 skyboxes to its third floor, with guests having access to a separate VIP entrance, complimentary parking, five-star hotel catering services and more.

2026.6.19

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When the idea is the artwork: MMCA opens exhibition of Korean conceptual art

Show will highlight 28 artists and more than 140 pieces that tell the story of country's contemporary perspectives beyond just monochrome and minjung.

2026.6.19