Walking In Alone, Finding Fleeting Friendships On August 12, 2026, at 9:00 PM, about 10 customers were sitting along an L-shaped counter with around 20 seats at a “honsool” (solo …
Two Korean Blockbusters to Premiere Simultaneously on September 23 The mystery thriller Assassins, starring Yoo Hae-jin, and the crime film Tazza: Song of Beelzebub, starring Byun Yo-han, are set to …
Seongsu-dong’s Excitement Revealed First at the Media Preview At the pre-release event for the media held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on August 20, visitors carrying pink bags and event staff …
Average 5% Price Increase on 127 Bread and Cake Items Starting August 25 Starting August 25, Paris Baguette will raise the prices of 127 items, including 86 types of bread …
Two Young Koreans Who Came to Mount Palgong in Search of a Match Kim A-kyung, who goes by the Buddhist name Seonhyeji, took part in a matchmaking event held at …
The Next Journey for Fate Readers Who Finished Competing A survival show that brought together Korean shamans, saju masters, face readers and tarot readers to compete against one another is …
A 500 Million Won Birthday Gift for Young Artists G-Dragon’s agency, Galaxy Corporation, donated 500 million won (about $353,000) to the Juspeace Foundation to mark his birthday on August 18. …
Three Century-Old Temple Restrooms Head Toward Heritage Status On August 4, 2026, the Korea Heritage Service announced plans to designate three Buddhist temple restrooms — the “cheukgan” at Seonamsa Temple …
Works That Had to Wait Their Turn to Be Translated For Korean webtoons to reach readers abroad, a title had to go through selection, translation, lettering, and local review, in …
People Who No Longer Find Being Alone Uncomfortable Deciding who to have dinner with, how to spend the weekend, or how to decorate an apartment on one’s own terms is …
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