Swiss luxury watch brand H. Moser & Cie. is set to open its first South Korean boutique on Wednesday at the Galleria Department Store in Seoul’s Apgujeong-dong. The boutique, created in partnership with Damiani Group’s retail chain Rocca, is the fifth for the brand globally, following locations in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and San Francisco. “Korea is a very important and influential market,” said Edouard Meylan, CEO of H. Moser & Cie., at a press conference in Seoul on Tuesday. “We’ve grown

K-pop timing secrets: 1 p.m. or 6 p.m.? 진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn 기사요약: 케이팝 앨범의 발매 시간은 주로 목표 시장에 따라 조정되며, 미국 시장을 겨냥할 경우 한국 시간(KST) 기준 오후 1시에, 국내 시장을 타겟으로 할 경우 오후 6시에 발매되는 경향이 있다. [1] A clear pattern has emerged in the album release times of K-pop stars. Why are some albums released at 1 p.m. while others drop at 6 p.m.? The answer lies in the target markets and charts the artists are aiming at. emerge: 나타나다, 드러나다 aim at: 목표를 두다, 겨냥하다 [2] “Though it varies by artist, release times are usually tailored

If the headwear trend began earlier this year with hats worn over scarves, the latest evolution is hats worn over stockings. Atiissu, a new headwear brand by Iicombined — the creative force behind innovative eyewear brand Gentle Monster and fragrance brand Tamburins — is quickly becoming a hot topic on Instagram, even before its official launch on May 21. The trend kicked off when Felix of Stray Kids styled the brand’s debut “Stocking Collection,” which turned heads for its unique designs blendi

Hanok, the architectural style of traditional Korean homes, is of a premodern time since when the way people live has changed drastically, which means hanok must evolve to continue to house those living in the 21st century. Hwang Doo-jin, the director of Doojin Hwang Architects who has won two grand prizes in the National Hanok Competition held by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, for Mokgyeongheon and the L residence, told The Korea Herald that he believes that hanok's evoluti

Lululemon, a global athletic apparel retailer, named Kazuha of Le Sserafim its new brand ambassador. “Kazuha, ... lives like movement is the strongest way to express herself. From professional ballet to K-pop superstardom, she's constantly evolving as an artist and pushing herself to unlock what’s possible,” a recent post on Lululemon's Instagram account read. Kazuha, a Japanese member of Le Sserafim born in 2003, had spent most of her life as a professional dancer before training to become a K-

The Korea Tourism Organization, the National Maritime Museum and the Korea International Ocean Film Festival are hosting the 2025 Museum Night Ocean Film Week from May 17-25. The 2025 Museum Night Ocean Film Week, held for the first time to promote tourism in Busan, South Gyeongsang Province, offers a unique opportunity to watch films, including full-length, short and animated films related to the theme of the ocean, at the National Maritime Museum in Busan. There will be special talk sessions w

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul presents Steven Jin’s premium bingsu Four Seasons Hotel Seoul debuts two premium summer bingsu creations by new executive pastry chef Steven Jin, available now until Sept. 30 at Maru Lounge. Jin’s signature desserts at the hotel highlight local Korean ingredients. The Jeju apple mango bingsu, priced at 149,000 won, features at least two whole Jeju mangoes, elderflower liqueur and a mango-elderflower “sphere” using molecular gastronomy. The Maru bingsu at 89,000 won offer

Respect wanes: Teaching no longer highly coveted job in S. Korea 진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn 기사요약: 교사의 권위와 직업적 매력이 빠르게 약화되면서, 교직을 지망하는 젊은이들이 줄고, 교육대학의 경쟁력 역시 하락하고 있다. [1] When a 23-year-old man surnamed Choi entered an "education university" to receive teacher training in South Korea three years ago, he believed he was stepping into a highly-coveted profession. Like many before him, he saw teaching as a stable, meaningful job. highly-coveted: 많은 사람들이 원하거나 탐내는, 매우 인기 있는 stable: 변동이 적고 일정한, 안정적인 [2] But t

Starship Entertainment, the K-pop agency behind groups such as Ive and Mosta X, is launching a new boy group called IDID in the second half of this year. The group consists of eight finalists from Mnet’s K-pop trainee competition program “Debut’s Plan," which aired from March 14 until Sunday. The members of IDID were chosen after weeks of rigorous competition, with the final lineup comprising Kim Min-jae, Jang Yong-hoon, Baek Jun-hyuk, Park Won-bin, Chu Yoo-chan, Jeong Se-min, Park Jun-hwan and

K-pop stars stole the spotlight at this year’s Met Gala, an annual fundraising event for the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, on Monday, showcasing iconic outfits on the blue carpet. Jennie of Blackpink embraced a classic Chanel look, wearing a tailored black suit inspired by Karl Lagerfeld’s 1987 fall-winter collection for the brand. She added her own twist to the ensemble with a black-and-white steampunk hat, complementing the original design. As announced

In a city celebrated for its bold, spicy street food and electric culinary energy, Balwoo Gongyang offers something different: a meal of silence, simplicity and spiritual depth. Located directly across from the historic Jogyesa Temple in southeastern Seoul, Balwoo Gongyang is the only temple food specialty restaurant in South Korea operated by the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism — and it serves Korean temple food refined over centuries. “Balwoo Gongyang” is the name of a traditional Korean Bud

Somewhere between the soft strum of a guitar and the scent of old-fashioned snacks drifting down the aisle, the Retro Romantic Train Tour to the south-central region of the country pulls its passengers gently out of the present and back into Korea’s past. This vintage-themed rail journey, co-organized by the Korea Tourism Organization, Korail and seven cities and counties in South Chungcheong Province, offers more than transportation — it promises a rediscovery of regional charm through the lens

Cassia Sokcho is offering a mango-themed afternoon tea set and seasonal bingsu items. Mango Golden Bliss Afternoon Tea, served at the 26th-floor restaurant Fogo, includes 10 mango-based desserts and two savory items, paired with tea or coffee. The set is priced at 98,000 won ($69) for two and requires advance reservation. On the fourth floor, Horizon cafe offers a Jeju apple mango bingsu topped with fresh mango and mousse, along with a red bean bingsu made with local Anheung red beans. Prices ar

SINGAPORE -- The exhibition “City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s–1940s” at National Gallery Singapore invites visitors to a fascinating exploration of the lives and works of Asian artists in Paris in the early 20th century. The landmark exhibition, which runs through Aug. 17, comprises over 220 works and 200 archival materials, drawing from collections across Asia and Europe to reveal the overlooked lives and practices of artists from Vietnam, China, Japan, Korea and India. These artis

Lotte Hotels & Resorts Gimhae earned a five-star family hotel distinction from the Korea Tourism Association on Thursday. With this achievement, it has become the first family hotel in South Gyeongsang Province to receive a five-star rating. According to the Korea Tourism Association, a family hotel is defined as a type of accommodation designed for family travelers, offering rooms with cooking facilities and additional amenities such as dining, fitness, recreational or training facilities — all