Friday, October 16
Category: Lifestyle
Nine & Company, formerly known as Gongu Woman, is undergoing a significant transformation, expanding its business scope beyond its established plus-size women’s fashion niche to become a comprehensive lifestyle enterprise. The company has announced plans to diversify into beauty, media and entertainment, and investment sectors, establishing these as wholly-owned subsidiaries.…
The Haeinsa Temple Museum is set to unveil a special exhibition titled ‘Haeinsa: Rooted in Silla, Blooming in Goryeo,’ offering the public a rare opportunity to view the national treasure ‘Uisangdaesajwasang’ (Seated Buddha Statue of Monk Uisang). The…
The South Korean food industry has been rocked by a series of major cartel investigations this year, involving key raw materials such as sugar, flour, and starch. These investigations have resulted in total fines exceeding 1.8 trillion won…
In a chaotic and desperate struggle, two individuals, Irina and Kim Dong-seong, find themselves locked in a brutal fight. The confrontation escalates rapidly, involving gunfire, hand-to-hand combat, and the use of a drone as a pivotal element in…
An artifact believed to be the oldest gunpowder weapon discovered in Korea was found by chance near Geumseongsan Mountain in Naju, South Jeolla Province, in November 2023. The discovery occurred when a soldier, surveying the area for a new hiking trail, detected a metallic signal with his earphone near a…
The American outdoor footwear brand KEEN, distributed by LF, has launched its first dedicated flagship store in South Korea, located on Chilseong-ro in Jeju. This strategic opening aims to broaden consumer engagement by connecting the brand’s core identity—emphasizing…
The word ‘hire’ (ひれ, ヒレ) appearing on Japanese menus holds a surprising dual meaning, often leading to confusion for diners. This single term can refer to either a fish’s fin or a choice cut of meat, derived from…