K-pop girl group NewJeans (Courtesy of ADOR)  It is no exaggeration to say that almost every prominent K-pop star today is a model for a global luxury brand. All five members of the popular girl group NewJeans took on such a role shortly after their debut last year. Hanni and Minji are the faces of Gucci and Chanel, respectively. Danielle has been endorsing Burberry, while Hyein promotes Louis Vuitton. Hyerin is Dior’s poster girl. Seeking to rev u

President Yoon Suk Yeol takes reporters’ questions as U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida listen during a joint press conference after their trilateral summit at Camp David, the U.S. presidential retreat, in Maryland, August 18. (Courtesy of the Office of the President)  Cooperation among the Republic of Korea, the United States and Japan reached a new level during a trilateral summit between Presid

The DMZ Peace Train Music Festival will offer a blend of peace, ecology and outdoor music in Gangwon-do Province in September. (Photo by DMZ Peace Train Music Festival) Once a site for confrontation and division, Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is becoming a place of integration and harmony with events such as the Cheorwon DMZ International Peace Marathon and DMZ Peace Train Rock Festival bringing people together in a spirit of peace in the inter-Korean border provinc

The T-Express in Everland. (Photo by Everland) Hold on tight! With summer soon to end, now’s the time for an outdoor thrill ride. Korea is dotted with picturesque theme parks and extreme rides that offer world-class fun set in beautiful locations.  By Seoul’s Jamsil Station (Line 2 and 8) sits Lotte World Adventure with Magic Island in the middle of Seokchon Lake. The indoor/outdoor facility is home to classic amusement park features and a fantastic aesthetic beside

Traditional patbingsu from Samcheong Bingsu in Seoul, July 11, 2023 (Photo by Saul Latham) Korea’s stifling, sticky summer heat, paired with the nation’s famous ppalli ppalli (hurry, hurry) culture, cries out for an opportunity to enjoy an icy sweet dessert and good company. That’s where bingsu, Korea’s popular shaved ice dessert, comes to the rescue.    Stores specializing in the dessert have become commonplace, and during summer, bingsu pops up on