[팟캐스트] (746) 탑골공원, 역사적 명소 ‘금주 구역’으로 지정

Historic Tapgol Park declared alcohol-free zone 진행자: 홍유, Chelsea Proctor 기사요약: 종로구가 역사적 가치 보존과 무질서 행위 방지를 위해 탑골공원을 금주 구역으로 지정하고, 문화재 보호 대책도 마련하기로 했다. [1] Tapgol Park in central Seoul, known as the first modern park in the country, has been designated as a no-drinking zone as part of district officials' efforts to preserve the prominent historic site. preserve: 보존하다 prominent: 두드러진 [2] The Jongno District Office said Monday that drinking alcoholic beverages or possessing an open bottle of such dr

Dec. 4, 2025

National Palace Museum marks 20 years of conservation science with special exhibition

The National Palace Museum of Korea, located in Seoul at the main palace Gyeongbokgung, is celebrating two decades of conservation science with a major special exhibition, “Re:Born, Connecting Time Through Conservation Science,” running from Wednesday to Feb. 1, 2026. The exhibition highlights the often unseen world of conservation labs, tracing 20 years of scientific preservation work conducted since the museum’s 2005 opening. The show positions conservation not as simple restoration, but as a

Dec. 3, 2025

Fashion items to lift your dull winter wardrobe

When temperatures drop, it’s easy to fall into a uniform of black, grey and brown. Winter wardrobes often lean neutral for comfort, but that doesn’t mean your style has to follow suit. With a few well-chosen accessories, even the most predictable look can shift in mood, texture and color. For those who want warmth without sacrificing silhouette, tights are emerging as one of the season’s most effective styling tools. At a recent airport appearance, Meovv members Gawon and Ella showed how a simpl

Dec. 1, 2025

Louis Vuitton opens six-story Seoul venue blending retail, culture and dining

Louis Vuitton opened a new multipurpose space in Seoul on Saturday, bringing retail, cultural programming and dining under one roof. The project, titled “Louis Vuitton Visionary Journeys Seoul," occupies six floors inside "LV The Place Seoul, Shinsegae The Reserve" located at the Shinsegae Department Store in Jung-gu, and reflects the house’s ongoing effort to expand beyond traditional luxury retail. Visitors entering the building find interiors marked by reinterpretations of "saekdong," the tra

Nov. 30, 2025

Make your own kimchi in Gwangju

GWANGJU — The southern city long celebrated for its bold flavors is inviting travelers to experience kimchi as more than a side dish — as culture, history and even performance. On Dec. 5, Gwangju will launch “Gwangju: Where Kimchi Becomes Art,” a new one-night, two-day culinary tourism program developed as part of the national K-gastronomic Belt initiative. The program follows the success of a day-trip version introduced in October. With strong demand from visitors, the city expanded the program

Nov. 29, 2025

Festivals, sights across Korea

Everland opens its annual winter celebration Friday with Christmas Fantasy, a park-wide festival running through Dec. 31. Visitors can enjoy a Christmas parade featuring Santa, Rudolph and festive floats, along with a new nighttime “K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing-along Fireworks Show” created with Netflix. Daily photo sessions with Santa, elves and Everland mascots add to the family-friendly fun, while the Grand Stage presents two showings of the holiday musical “Very Merry Santa Village.” The Alpine

Nov. 28, 2025

Packages and promotions

Lotte Hotel Seoul brings back annual winter strawberry event Lotte Hotel Seoul's annual winter strawberry event is back, offering a dessert buffet and afternoon tea set through April 30. The Peninsula Lounge & Bar presents more than 30 strawberry-based sweets, such as cakes and chocolate fondue, alongside 10 hot dishes, including lamb chops and carved beef. The special December buffet is 150,000 won per person, with seatings on Thursday and Friday evenings and three sessions on weekends and holi

Nov. 28, 2025

S. Korea's Lee Byong-hyun elected as chair of 48th World Heritage Committee

Former South Korean ambassador to UNESCO Lee Byong-hyun has been elected chair of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, which will take place in Busan next July. His appointment was confirmed Monday during the committee's 20th Special Session held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Lee, who served as South Korea’s permanent representative to UNESCO from 2015-2019, brings extensive experience in the organization’s governance. During his tenure, he chaired the UNESCO executive board from

Nov. 26, 2025

Holiday beauty goes bold

As beauty brands unveil their 2025 holiday collections, the season is shaping up to be a full-on makeup festival. This is the time of year when a little extra shimmer feels not just fitting, but essential. If you’re looking to refresh your holiday mood board, take a cue from Blackpink’s Jisoo, whose soft yet striking holiday look pairs eyes shaded in a mysterious blend of brown and gray with rosy cheeks that bloom naturally across the cheekbones — like the flush you get from a cold-weather walk.

Nov. 25, 2025

Eundaegu jorim, Korean home-style glazed black cod braise

By Korean Food Promotion Institute A beloved staple of Korean home cooking, eundaegu jorim showcases the natural richness of black cod, gently braised until tender in a glossy, sweet soy reduction. The addition of lotus root brings a subtle crunch and earthy depth that balances the fish’s buttery texture. This recipe from the Korean Food Promotion Institute highlights how simple ingredients — soy sauce, rice wine and a touch of sugar — come together to create a deeply comforting, restaurant-qual

Nov. 24, 2025