Referred to as ‘plant butlers,’ growing number of Koreans indulge gardening as therapeutic method in competitive society

Summer has now begun in earnest, bringing with it the challenge of mosquitoes and humidity that keep us awake late into the night. Forget about the heat outside by immersing yourself in the chilling scenarios of a well-made thriller. Chase away sleepless nights with a suspenseful plot and intense action, which will provide you with the perfect mental getaway. "Bird Box" on Netflix Starring a slew of renowned Hollywood actors such as Sandra Bullock and John Malkovich, "Bird Box&q

When excessive work and exhaustion leave them drained, intravenous vitamin infusions become lifeline for relief

Rethinking gemstones Precious stones are valued for their beauty, which comes from the intricate patterns and translucency they possess. These gem-quality crystals require an almost infinite amount of time to develop. “Cartier, Crystallization of Time,” an exhibition at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, is a search for the origin of such timeless beauty, visualized with jewel collections from the French jewelry house and private individuals. The roughly 300 pieces on view are themati

Korean food makers diversify efforts to win foreign fans, from tie-ups and localization to harnessing social media

Korea's young baseball fans join game-viewing clubs to cheer for their favorite teams with others

Adoptive families call on government to streamline adoption process, address stigma through education

S. Korea's mainstream casts favorable light on nerdy personalities with stylish homages to their quirky, brainy charms

Tired of the endless struggle with pricey tickets, cramped schedules, and the headache of snagging coveted concert seats? Now you can groove to concerts by some of the world's favorite artists right from your living room. Here are three shows to tune into this weekend. "Fujii Kaze Love All Serve All Stadium Live" on Netflix Fuji Kaze, one of the hottest Japanese singer-songwriters at the moment, skyrocketed to international fame from his beginnings as a piano-playing YouTuber. S

With 1 in 5 households raising pets, Korea’s pet food market is expected to triple by 2027

Shamanism. It resonates with Koreans -- in private. Rarely is it endorsed openly, however. Accusing someone of having acknowledged its power in any official capacity forces the person to counter the assertion, at all costs. How this plays out in real life was on vivid display last week. K-pop giant Hybe, the company behind BTS, cornered its sublabel Ador Chief Executive Min Hee-jin over plotting to take independent the lucrative subsidiary that manages popular girl group NewJeans. A shaman was i

Under new slogan, 'Amazing Tomorrow,' DDP hopes to shape future of city after 10 rocky years

Escape from the stresses of daily life this weekend by binging on light-hearted sitcoms that feature colorful characters and comically relatable moments. After another week of hard work and dedication, marathon your way through clever wordplay and emotionally engaging scenes in some of these widely popular sitcoms available on streaming services. "The Office" on Coupang Play An American mockumentary sitcom based on a popular British series of the same name, created by English comedia

From potential fan backlashes and missing out on endorsement opportunities to navigating a saturated market, the path is risky for K-pop stars

Despite growing acceptance, guide dog school director counters misperceptions, stresses partnership between human handler and guide dog