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[Weekender] The sweet truth: Dissecting sugar-free products
Social affairs
Jul 15, 2023
Zero-sugar products set new norm for local F&B industry, but concerns grow over artificial sweeteners
[Eye Plus] Sound of the 'janggu' 'echoed in my heart'
Weekender
Jul 15, 2023
Performers wearing hats that look like huge flower bouquets walk in single file while beating rapidly on instruments slung over their shoulders. Thunder-like sounds from the leather drum skins reverberate across the auditorium, filling the space with booming rhythms. Among the instruments, the sounds of the "janggu," a traditional percussion instrument consisting of a two-headed drum covered with leather and carried with a sash, moved Lee Chang-geun to become a performer of "Gocha
[Weekender] Chilling tales and haunted trails: unlocking thrilling summer adventure
Travel
Jul 8, 2023
As summer sweeps across the country, the allure of sandy beachfront getaways and outdoor adventures beckons. Paradoxically, it is precisely during these sizzling months that haunted mansions and ghost houses reclaim their attraction to thrill-seekers and the curious. Brace yourself as you step into the haunted corridors of these popular attractions, for what awaits is a bone-chilling immersive encounter that will send shivers down your spine. A twist on the traditional concept of a haunted house
[Eye Plus] Pansori: bridging tradition and the modern world
Weekender
Jul 1, 2023
"Pansori" was the most difficult art form to master, says Choi Su-in, a 23-year-old student with experience in piano, flute, drawing and ballet. The complexity of pansori only instilled her with grit and determination, and eventually led her to major in pansori at Seoul National University. “I found myself improving more when training in pansori than when compared to other arts. Perhaps that is what attracted me to it,” Choi said. Originating from the southwestern part of K
[Weekender] 'Dive into fantasy': Korean aquaphiles turn to art of mermaiding
Hashtag Korea
Jul 1, 2023
Korea's mermaiding scene blurs boundaries between fantasy and reality, challenges age and gender stereotypes
[Weekender] Tennis launches strong serve at golf in Korea
Weekender
Jun 24, 2023
Sports trend shifts from golf to tennis; but industry watchers say whether tennis will stay for the long run remains uncertain
[Weekender] A guide to surviving ‘jangma’ this summer
Social affairs
Jun 17, 2023
South Korea is expected to see more precipitation this summer. With “jangma,” or the monsoon season, just around the corner, concerns have been growing fast not just because of the possibility of heavy rainfall ruining the hard-earned summer holidays but because of lessons learned from last year. The country was deluged with severely heavy rains last year, leaving nine dead, hundreds in Seoul displaced and over 2,800 buildings damaged. This year, experts advise not to panic, even if
[Eye Plus] Taepyeongso and piri: Heros of Korean traditional music ensembles
Weekender
Jun 17, 2023
“The taepyeongso and piri are both heroes in Korea’s traditional music ensemble. But they are tricky to play,” said Park Seong-bin, a student majoring in the Korean traditional wind instruments at Seoul National University. The taepyeongso has a funneled metal end which produces a high-pitched sound widely loved by people during the Joseon era (1392-1910) and starred in a diverse array of events from royal ceremonies to performances by peasants. The piri, on the other hand, has
[Weekender] New force in Korean entertainment industry: Middle-aged women
Culture
Jun 10, 2023
With more time and money to spare, new fans in their 50s, 60s and above take the lead with active engagement
[Weekender] $2 convenience store lunch vs. $200 omakase: young Koreans' polarized consumption
Hashtag Korea
Jun 3, 2023
Inflation woes polarize young Koreans' spending habits amid dwindling middle class
[Eye Plus] Talchum: Dancing to reveal the faces of Joseon
Weekender
Jun 3, 2023
“Korean pop music, dramas and films are popular overseas. But there are also other ‘hip’ cultures in Korea waiting to be discovered,” Gangnyeong Talchum performer Park In-sun said. Gangnyeong Talchum is a type of Korean traditional mask play, performed around the Dano holiday, May 5 in the lunar calendar, falling on June 22 of the solar calendar this year. As its name signifies, Gangnyeong Talchum originates from Gangnyeong in Hwanghae Province, in the southwest of North
[Weekender] Luxury labels target teens
Industry
May 27, 2023
Fashion houses introduce young K-pop stars as their faces, join hands with street brands for younger brand image
[Eye Plus] Glittering 'chilbo' metal craft links past and future
Weekender
May 20, 2023
“Managing fire and time is the essence of my major,” said Choi Hyo-ryeong, who majors in metal craft at the Korea National University of Cultural Heritage in Buyeo-gun, South Chungcheong Province. Choi demonstrated how she creates Korea’s traditional decorative metal works called "chilbo," an enameling technique similar to cloisonne, in which metal is coated with various powders and subjected to high temperatures of 600 degrees or above. Often worn as accessories, the
[Weekender] An escape from city bustle, Seoul’s book shelters offer more than page-turning experience
Books
May 13, 2023
Odong Neighborhood Park, located in Wolgok-dong and Jangwi-dong in Seongbuk-gu, northern Seoul, is a popular destination for local residents. Situated at the top of a 119-meter-high mountain called Wolgoksan, the park offers a gentle walking trail surrounded by a densely forested area. At the starting point of the trail, a unique building captures the eyes of visitors. Odong Book Shelter, which opened May 2, is one of seven "book shelters" that the Seoul Metropolitan Government operate
[Weekender] Laser skin treatments, full course meals: luxury life of pets in Korea
Culture
May 6, 2023
Luxury vet services, pet restaurants take Korea’s pet market to the next level
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