Star chef of 'Culinary Class Wars' embraces his busiest moment yet For Korean-American chef Edward Lee, being the runner-up on Netflix’s hit cooking competition show “Culinary Class Wars” was yet another defining moment in his illustrious career. Now, he says, he’s living his long-harbored dream of exploring Korea more deeply, rediscovering himself and reconnecting with his Korean heritage in recent months. Based in Washington, D.C., Lee now travels to Korea almost every month. His visits are pa

Protecting forests -- the lungs of our planet -- seems no longer a matter of choice in the face of intensifying climate crises worldwide. To tackle these challenges, Nam Song-hee, director general of the International Forest Affairs Bureau of the Korea Forest Service, drew attention to the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Plus, or REDD+, a forest conservation initiative under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Designed to combat climate change

After years of laying low in Jeju, An returns with vibrant, hopeful energy From a vocal group member to producer and songwriter, An Shinae has carved out her niche in the competitive music industry before taking a yearslong break. Following the digital single "Dear City" released last July, An solidified her return as a singer-songwriter Wednesday with the new EP, "Dear Life." “The first series focused on healing the pain of city life, while the new one explores the expanded possibilities that c

Rapper-turned-actor quashes ideas of returning to Big Bang, but hints at solo music Choi Seung-hyun, formerly known as rapper T.O.P from K-pop juggernaut Big Bang, marked his return to the screen after an 11-year hiatus in season two of "Squid Game." Previously embroiled in a scandal following a conviction for marijuana use that led to a 10-month suspended jail sentence in 2017, Choi's journey back to the limelight may be a tale of self-reflection. In the newest season of "Squid Game," Choi port

Mamamoo singer aspires to become trusted stage performer Solar, known as part of K-pop girl group Mamamoo, boasts 10 years of experience captivating audiences through singing and dancing. However, her journey in musical theater began only relatively recently in 2022, when she took on the role of Mata Hari in the eponymous musical. The singer's musical debut came about through a recommendation from renowned music director Kim Moon-jeong. Known for embracing challenges with a unique style througho

Now a trio, BBGirls returns with soothing winter track It's been a bumpy ride for BBGirls in the already testing K-pop industry. Though numerous member changes and a long period of obscurity preceded the trio's miraculous rise to fame, they now have their sights set on an even brighter future. The group’s new single “LOVE 2” marks both their first release in over a year and -- more importantly -- their "re-debut" under GLG Entertainment. Known for their vibrant, summery aesthetic, BBGirls return

Scottish master behind Korea‘s first single malt distillery commits his 45 years of experience to elevating Korea's whisky reputation It might surprise you that South Korea, famed for its traditional spirit soju, is now producing a single malt whisky -- let alone one of remarkable quality. The newfound fervor for whisky here is breathing new life into the industry, with its future looking bright, partly thanks to Andrew Shand, a Scottish master distiller at Ki One Whisky Distillery. Shand brings

Korea Herald Correspondent LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas teemed with global innovation at this year's CES trade show, and Victor Hoskins, CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, seized the opportunity to deepen ties with Korea, a key partner for his municipality. Fairfax County, Virginia, already hosts over 80 Korean companies, making Korea the country with the largest business presence in the jurisdiction, located just outside Washington, DC. “Our county’s relationship with Korea spa

12-year-old content creator looks to continue music career Seo Eve, a 12-year-old content creator who rose to fame last year with her hit debut single “Malatanghulu,” is back with a third single. This time, she combines her unique charm with complex teenage emotions. Her new song, “They Never Know,” is a remake of the theme song from the 1988 movie of the same name. The song conveys a child’s longing for genuine care and love from adults, rather than material gifts. While retaining the playful a

When serious sister-in-law of ‘Reborn Rich’ decides to make people laugh, result is unexpectedly charming Park Ji-hyun slouches comfortably in a fleece jacket, her hair in a medium-length bob, radiating more of a college sophomore vibe than silver screen starlet. Speaking with a group of reporters at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, Monday, she presents a stark departure from her breakthrough role as the ice-cold, calculating sister-in-law of a corporate dynasty in "Reborn Rich," a character tha