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Churn and burn: Can the Han riverside double as a creamery for a 'butter run'?

On a warm spring day, headed to the running path along the banks of the Han River wearing a backpack stuffed not with water or energy gels, but cream. Why? Because I was about to make butter. Or, at least, try to.

2026.3.31

A runner sprints around the perimeter of Gyeongbok Palace in Jongno District, central Seoul, on March 17. [ALICIA CARR]

A run through Bukchon: Where Korea's running craze meets reality

The article explores Seoul's jogging culture, highlighting the New Balance Bukchon store, gear rental experience, challenges of running among tourists, and the overall appeal of urban running routes.

2026.3.26

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An ARMY Bomb light stick with a handmade 'norigae,' a traditional Korean tassel, is seen in front of Gwanghwamun in Jongno District, central Seoul, on March 17. [SHIN HA-NEE]

Where to be and what to do as an ARMY 24 hours before BTS’s Gwanghwamun show

For those who don’t know where to start, I spent a day traveling across the city and doing my best to see it through the eyes of a visiting fan, hopping between BTS-related landmarks that have turned the capital into a treasure hunt for ARMY.

2026.3.19

The temple is home to 3,300 Buddha statues

Two hours of serenity in the bustling heart of Gangnam: Bongeunsa’s ‘Bong-pass’ temple stay

Bongeunsa Temple is the second largest temple in Seoul, with 1,000 visitors popping in daily for a quick look. I tried out their new 2-hour flexible temple stay program for just 5,000 won, which includes a tour, tea ceremony and meditation.

2026.2.17

Views on the trail up to Baegundae Peak [ALICIA CARR]

I took the subway to a mountain: How Seoul has made hiking effortless

"K-hiking" is one of the latest trends among tourists in Korea, and Seoul has done everything it could to make it as accessible as possible, from gear rental to stairs and boardwalks hundreds of meters up.

2026.2.4

Reaching the end of the Korea Cross-country Cycling Road in the Nakdong River Estuary in Busan on Oct. 2. [JIM BULLEY]

자전거로 인천에서 부산까지 630km…바퀴 위에서 본 한국

Six days, 600 kilometers and a few snakes, storms and steep climbs — here’s what it’s really like to cycle across Korea from Incheon to Busan.

2025.10.20

Hit songs and saliva: CU's Idol Music Candy is a concert for the mouth. Just make sure you have napkins nearby.

You can now hear K-pop playing in your mouth — yes, you read that correctly. Lollipops play music now! One might ask, how? Others might ask, why? The answer lies at local convenience store CU, which recently released Idol Music Candy.

2025.10.17

The Nakdonggang Bicycle Path hits a long, straight section south of Daegu on Oct. 1. [JIM BULLEY]

390 miles to Busan: One intrepid reporter's six-day bicycle trek through the (mostly) wilds of Korea

Six days, 600 kilometers and a few snakes, storms and steep climbs — here’s what it’s really like to cycle across Korea from Incheon to Busan.

2025.10.15

This reporter is trying out GS25's new 'beauty diagnosis device' at GS25's New Annyeong Insadong branch in Jongno District, central Seoul. [WOO JI-WON]

I paid a 'beauty machine' to rate my face. Apparently I'm a 67.

A convenience store in Seoul offers a facial analysis machine, providing personal color and beauty diagnostics but raisING concerns about beauty standards.

2025.8.8

Three tree houses at newly built relaxation village Surak Hyu are seen surrounded by lush greenery in Nowon District, northern Seoul, on June 28. [LEE SOO-JUNG]

Treetop relaxation and gourmet cuisine in the heart of Seoul at Surak Hyu

Surak Hyu, a new wellness sanctuary in Nowon District, Seoul, offers environmentally friendly tree houses and cottages, gourmet meals by Chef Hong Shin-ae, and various activities that promote relaxation and a connection to nature.

2025.7.4