Category: Life
Heartthrob determined to go beyond his image
More than a decade into his career, Joo Jin-mo, 37, is still considered one of the best-looking faces in Korean cinema. He is also a victim of that image, however, […]
Both men and women dislike clothing that is too revealing
Unexpectedly, both men and women dislike clothing that is too revealing, according to a survey Sunday. Clothing that is too revealing was the worst dress both for men and women, […]
Hallyu boom triggers bureaucratic turf war
Ministries vie for dominant role as K-pop leaps borders The hallyu, or the Korean wave, its market grew tenfold last year, compared with a decade ago. According to industry experts, […]
‘Korean food is so healthy and delicious’
Host of US TV cooking show touts local cuisine as Asia’s soul food Her husband may be a world-renowned chef, but when it comes to Korean cooking, Marja Vongerichten is […]
Winter boots in Kuwait?
Recently, winter boots have been all the trend here in Kuwait. Short boots, tall boots, boots with fur and boots made out of rubber are but a few of the […]
Gangnam’s non-smoking plan ignores foreigners
Banners to publicize a non-smoking policy hang on Gangnam Street in Seocho District, southern Seoul, Tuesday. The district started a public notification campaign on March 1 before introducing the policy, […]
World’s 10 Coolest Subway Systems
The Design, Lifestyle and Luxury Community <Tengri News of Kazakhstan>In the modern world, subway is not just a public transport but also the city’s face. From old classic to modern […]
Korean drama, K-pop idols shine in Okinawa concert
The influence of Korean pop culture has reached the southernmost island of the Japanese archipelago, resulting in a concert that showcased not only just K-pop idol groups like KARA and […]
Korea set to disclose next-generation train
The preliminary design of Korea’s next-generation bullet train, named HEMU-400X. The government plans to take the wraps off its next-generation bullet train, which can run between the country’s two biggest […]
Iceman may hold earliest evidence of Lyme disease
New genetic analysis has revealed that the 5,300-year-old ice mummy dubbed Ötzi, discovered in the Eastern Alps about 20 years ago, appears to have had the oldest known case of […]