Cheeseflo debuts with local artisanal cured meats and cheeses

Valentine’s Day package at Grand Hyatt SeoulThe Grand Hyatt Seoul is offering a Valentine’s Day package that includes a one-night stay at a Grand Room, bottle of wine, signature doll and Jo Malone London hand-wash gift box. Couples can have breakfast the next day and check out at 2 p.m. The package is available from Feb. 10 for 320,000 won. For information and reservation, call (02) 799 - 8888 or visit seoul.grand.hyatt.kr.Valentine’s package at Novotel Ambassador Seoul GangnamNovotel Ambassador

 Ganghwa Icefish FestivalHeld in the Hwangcheong Reservoir at the base of Deoksan Mountain and Guksusan Mountain, Ganghwa Icefish Festival is managed and sponsored by the fishery community of Hwangcheon Reservoir in Naesu-myeon. Visitors can enjoy ice-fishing and visit nearby Yongdure Village for various agricultural and traditional experiences. Admission fees is 5,000 won per person, and there is no age limit. Visiting hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and visitors can register on site.For more i

Korea‘s Cultural Heritage Administration submitted an application Friday to list seven Buddhist mountain temples for a UNESCO World Heritage site, the state-run agency said Thursday.The seven temples, all located on mountains, are Beopjusa on Songnisan, Tongdosa on Yeongchuksan, Buseoksa on Bonghwangsan, Bongjeongsa on Cheondeungsan, Magoksa on Taehwasan, Seonamsa on Jogyesan and Daeheungsa on Duryunsan. Beopjusa Temple (Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism) Buseoksa Temple Magoksa TempleWhether the t

Lee Dong-gun’s agency said Thursday that the actor recently ended his romantic relationship with Jiyeon of K-pop group T-ara. According to Lee’s agency FNC Entertainment, the celebrity couple broke up due to their busy schedules. The company did not say exactly when the two decided to go their separate ways. Lee Dong-gun (FNC Entertainment) Jiyeon (MBK Entertainment)They reportedly met in 2015 during the filming of “Encounter,” and the relationship was publicized after photos of them dating were

More and more expats are opening their own spots away from Itaewon

The South Korean comic book "Bad Friend" received an award at a global comics festival, Korea Manhwa Contents Agency (KOMACON) said Sunday.The book by a South Korean cartoonist, who goes by her pen name Ancco, was awarded the Prix Revelation at the 44th Angouleme International Comics Festival, becoming the first Korean comic book to be recognized by one of the most renowned comics awards events."I used to consider myself to be someone who led a weird, lonely life in Korea. But now I am here. Thi

South Korea’s Culture Ministry on Monday publicly apologized for keeping a list of cultural figures to be excluded from receiving state support. However, the ministry did not offer any explanation as to how the list was created, what kind of damage it inflicted, or how and if those involved would be punished.On the heels of former Culture Minister Cho Yoon-sun’s arrest Saturday for her alleged involvement in creating the list, the ministry held a press conference at the government complex in Sej

The Foreign Language Newspapers Association of Korea on Monday named Lee Chang-sup, president-publisher of Korea Times, as its president.The nonprofit organization was launched in 2015 to promote the cooperation and development of Korea-based foreign-language newspapers. The Korea Herald, Korea Times, Korea Joongang Daily and Chinese edition of the Aju Business Daily are members of the group. Lee Chang-supIts activities include inking an agreement with the state-run Korean Culture and Informatio

“English Learning Tips Based on English Newspapers ENIE” by Yang Sung-jin; Surprise Publishing (272 pages, 15,000 won) English newspapers in South Korea have a long history. The Korea Herald, for instance, was founded in 1953. With English increasingly playing the role of an international language and mobile phones offering constant access to a vast amount of information, the number of those who can read and absorb news in English is on the rise.But for many Korean learners of English, newspaper

A shopping and tourism festival has been kicked off to attract foreign tourists by offering them exclusive discounts during their stay in Korea.Visit Korea Committee, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, launched Korea Grand Sale 2017 Friday with an opening ceremony in front of Doota Mall in Dongdaemun, Seoul.Representatives of the Visit Korea Committee, Korea Tourism Organization, Korea Tourism Association, and the Korea Association of Travel Agents attended the event which also f