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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 -
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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 -
Singapore, a culinary melting pot
SINGAPORE — Few places in the world wear their multiculturalism as visibly — and as deliciously — as Singapore. The city-state, home to 4.2 million residents as of June, has long been described as a tapestry of cultures, stitched together by its predominant Chinese community (3.11 million), alongside Malays (570,000), Indians (380,000) and Others (150,000). But beyond census tables and demographic categories, nowhere is this diversity more intensely felt than at the dining table. From hawker cen
Nov. 22, 2025 -
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Park Hyatt Seoul launches year-end stay packages Park Hyatt Seoul is ushering in the holiday season with a year-end offer, the “Festive Stay Moment” room package. Starting at 750,000 won a night, the package includes a bottle of Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial End of Year Limited Edition with a gift box, a 300,000 won dining credit usable across hotel restaurants, late check out at 1 p.m., complimentary parking and valet service, and the hotel’s 20th-anniversary “Parker” toy. Guests booking a suite
Nov. 21, 2025 -
Singapore’s cocktail vanguard: Jigger & Pony, Nutmeg & Clove
SINGAPORE — Singapore today stands as one of the world’s most influential cocktail capitals. The 2025 edition of The World’s 50 Best Bars list cements what industry insiders have long known: The Lion City is home to some of the most innovative bartenders and boundary-pushing bar concepts anywhere. This year, two institutions — Jigger & Pony and Nutmeg & Clove — show why Singapore remains a global leader in craft cocktail culture. Jigger & Pony (No. 9) First opened in 2012 on Amoy Street, Jigger
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Godeungeo jorim, spicy-savory Korean fish stew
By Korean Food Promotion Institute Godeungeojorim is a beloved Korean comfort dish that brings together tender fish, hearty vegetables and a rich, spicy-sweet sauce. Traditionally made with mackerel, this braised dish beautifully balances the deep umami of soy sauce and gochujang with the freshness of chili peppers and green onion. Serve it steaming hot over a bowl of rice for a wholesome, flavorful meal. For a milder version, adjust the chili level or replace the spicy paste with soy sauce for
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Busan’s Bupyeong Kkangtong Market offers regional flavors, new twists on classics
BUSAN — In the narrow alleys of Bupyeong Kkangtong Market in Jung-gu, Busan, fluorescent lights hum above metal stalls, steam clouds rise from simmering pots and the scent of frying batter mingles with the salty ocean breeze. For decades, this market — known affectionately as “Kkangtong,” meaning “tin can” — has been a gathering point for locals and travelers hungry for both flavor and nostalgia. A market born from history The curious nickname dates back to the 1950-1953 Korean War, when America
Nov. 15, 2025 -
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Pullman Seoul Eastpole unveils festive cake collection Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole’s Cafe Social introduces a limited-edition festive cake collection for the 2025 holiday season. The lineup includes the White Tree Cake (98,000 won) with Tahitian vanilla cream and fresh strawberries; the Snowball Cake (92,000 won), a pistachio, orange blossom and mandarin delight; and the Strawberry Shortcake (88,000 won), layered with mascarpone cream and seasonal strawberries. Early-bird reservations made
Nov. 14, 2025 -
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Four Seasons Seoul introduces luxe holiday cake lineup Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is celebrating the holiday season with a limited-edition Christmas Cake Collection, available at Confections by Four Seasons in Gwanghwamun from Nov. 21 to Jan. 5. Curated by Executive Pastry Chef Steven Jin, the 2025 lineup features three seasonal creations: The Cristal Vanilla (129,000 won), the Montblanc (99,000 won); and the Diamond Four Seasons Leaf (300,000 won). Pre-orders are available. Park Hyatt Seoul hosts
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'Traditional and innovative' dishes Edward Lee brings to table for APEC gala dinner
President Lee Jae Myung hosted a gala dinner on Friday evening in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, welcoming guests to the Lahan Select Gyeongju Hotel’s grand ballroom. The event brought together representatives from all APEC member economies, including the leaders of Vietnam, the United States, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Russia, the Philippines, Peru, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Mexico, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Chil
Oct. 31, 2025 -
Who is Edward Lee, star chef overseeing APEC dinner?
President Lee Jae Myung is to host a dinner on Friday evening in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, welcoming around 1,000 leaders and ministers from the 21 member economies to the Lahan Select Gyeongju Hotel’s grand ballroom. While the full menu remains under wraps as of Friday afternoon, it has been revealed that the official welcoming dinner is being curated and overseen by Korean American celebrity chef Edward Lee, celebrated for his invent
Oct. 31, 2025 -
Tasty eats on Gyeongju's Hwangnidan-gil
GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province — On a weekday afternoon, Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju hums with energy. Despite a steady drizzle, tourists crowd the narrow street, umbrellas bumping lightly as they pause at food stalls and boutique shops. Once a quiet neighborhood surrounding the historic Hwangnam-dong area, Hwangnidan-gil has transformed into Gyeongju’s liveliest culinary corridor. The street is lined with renovated hanok buildings, blending old-world charm with contemporary flavors, and dur
Oct. 30, 2025 -
How Korea is curating toasts for APEC 2025
At this week’s APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, the drinks menu has changed almost as often as the guest list. While the main event, the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, opens Friday, a series of official dinners and bilateral meetings earlier in the week have already revealed Korea’s attention to detail when it comes to drinks. From nonalcoholic fermented tea to traditional rice wines, the drinks for the summit’s toasts are being selected with attention to culture, protocol, and practical c
Oct. 30, 2025 -
Centuries-old style makgeolli to toast APEC ministerial banquet
When ministers from across the Asia-Pacific gather for dinner in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province this week, their glasses will be filled not with champagne or wine, but with makgeolli, Korea’s signature fermented rice drink. The drink to be served at the official banquet of the APEC Joint Ministerial Meeting on Foreign and Trade Affairs (AMM) on Wednesday and Thursday is “A Night Counting Stars in the Milky Way,” a 12 percent ABV premium makgeolli brewed by Bal-Hyo Gongbang 1991 Inc., the ma
Oct. 29, 2025 -
Sogogigukbap, Korean beef and rice soup
By Korean Food Promotion Institute This classic Korean comfort dish brings together tender beef, crisp radish and warming spices in a soul-soothing broth poured over rice. Sogogigukbap is simple yet deeply flavorful — perfect for chilly evenings or when you crave something both nourishing and bold. The addition of gochugaru (red chili powder) gives it a spicy edge, balanced by the natural sweetness of radish and the richness of long-simmered brisket. Don’t forget the kimchi on the side to comple
Oct. 24, 2025