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[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] The Royal Food & Drink overlooks Seoul's restaurant landscape

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEKThe Royal Food & Drink overlooks Seoul's restaurant landscape

Brunch, a delicious mashup of breakfast and lunch, is a cherished dining ritual that personifies leisure and relaxation. The tradition of brunch was first popularized in late 19th-century England as a reaction to the shifting social dynamics of urban life. It became popular among the affluent as a means to mix the opulent elements of both meals and enjoy a more leisurely star...

2023-09-12 18:03

[RAS KOREA] Garden party event returns to UK ambassador's residence

RAS KOREAGarden party event returns to UK ambassador's residence

We've waited more than four long years. The COVID-19 pandemic changed life's regular patterns and traditions. With the remaining restrictions lifted, Royal Asiatic Society (RAS) Korea is back with our annual Founders' Day garden party. This year's gathering will be held on Sept. 16 at the British ambassador's residence.

2023-09-12 07:04

[PINNACLE'S ITAEWON] Tunnel celebrates 2 years of creativity, resilience

PINNACLE'S ITAEWONTunnel celebrates 2 years of creativity, resilience

Seoul's vibrant nightlife scene gives way to a myriad of sub-niches teeming with life and passion for their community. Tunnel, a unique establishment tucked comfortably in the middle of Itaewon's Vietnam Street, is a beacon of resilience in the electronic music community. Set to celebrate its second anniversary, Tunnel, co-owned by Im Conan, Jo Won-geun and Jo Seung-geun, has...

2023-09-11 20:26

DJ Pablo Winchester spreads northern soul in South Korea

DJ Pablo Winchester spreads northern soul in South Korea

Paul, a British expat from Yorkshire in Northern England, moved to Korea “for a year” in 2009. Now, 14 years later, he's still here. After seven years of teaching in public schools, he moved on to a university where he's been working for eight years. By night, he goes by the name Pablo Winchester, spinning northern soul vinyl records in clubs across Seoul as well as Asia.

2023-09-09 19:55

[TEMPLE ADVENTURES] Beopju Temple should be at the top of anyone's travel itinerary

TEMPLE ADVENTURESBeopju Temple should be at the top of anyone's travel itinerary

I've been twice bitten while visiting Beopju Temple before. In 2011, the batteries in my old camera ran out and then a lightning storm struck. Then in 2015, I visited the temple with a less-than-enthusiastic travel companion who wanted to wrap things up to see something more “exciting.” So this third time around this past summer, I made sure that the skies were clear, the bat...

2023-09-09 01:34

[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] Que Rico serves Mexican food in Pyeongtaek's ville

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEKQue Rico serves Mexican food in Pyeongtaek's ville

The “Ville,” adjacent to U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Humphreys Main Gate in the Anjeong-ri village of Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, is home to a host of fantastic restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs. Restaurateurs began flocking to the area for the chance to serve U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) customers as USAG Yongsan underwent a slow relocation process to Humphreys over the last s...

2023-09-05 07:05

Busan's Goths on the Beach crafts hilarious take on new wave, surf rock

Busan's Goths on the Beach crafts hilarious take on new wave, surf rock

Combining 1980s new wave and surf rock with a tongue-in-cheek theatrical element, Goths on the Beach (GotB) is an exciting new band on the local scene. The Busan band has been making sad, gothy waves since forming last October. In that short time the group has already released an album, garnered international radio play and done a number of shows and festivals around the sout...

2023-09-04 18:11

[LIFE'S OLLE TRAILS 13] Walking back, fast or slow

LIFE'S OLLE TRAILS 13Walking back, fast or slow

I came to Jeju Island on Dec. 19, 2020. I was accompanied by my dog Miracle and the man I thought I would marry. On Dec. 29, 2022, I left, alone. During this time, I completed the Olle Trails, and healed three inner wounds I hadn't even realized I had.

2023-09-03 03:44

[LIFE'S OLLE TRAILS 12] Saying goodbye in Gueok-ri

LIFE'S OLLE TRAILS 12Saying goodbye in Gueok-ri

“Miracle's acting weird. You think I should take her to the vet?” I was at the home of two friends - a couple that lived in a seaside apartment. We sat in front of their PlayStation 5, surrounded by beer cans and a mountain of fried chicken.

2023-08-29 01:16

Japanese psych rocker celebrates 60th birthday in Korea

Japanese psych rocker celebrates 60th birthday in Korea

One's 60th birthday is traditionally a big deal for Koreans. It's also a pretty significant milestone for Sato Yukie, a Japanese psychedelic and folk musician who has lived in Korea since 1995. He'll celebrate his “hwangap” with a series of four concerts with his band Kopchangjeongol from Wednesday to Saturday.

2023-08-29 01:15

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