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Average wedding costs in Korea rise to 21.4 million won

The average cost of wedding services in Korea reached 21.4 million won ($14,090) in February, up 2.3 percent from January, which also saw a 2.3 percent increase from December 2025, data showed Monday.

2026-03-31

Ramyeon, bibimbap, branded meals lead the way as low-cost carriers find new ways to compete

Korea’s low-cost carriers are turning to ramyeon, bibimbap and branded meals to stand out, as fare gaps narrow and price competition loses its edge.

2026-02-16

Restaurant owner files police complaint after family's alleged dine and dash in Busan

A group of nine family members allegedly left a restaurant in Busan without paying for a meal worth nearly 100,000 won ($70), prompting the owner to file a police complaint.

2025-10-16

Subway rider takes 'eat fresh' to new level with full Korean meal on train

A man was spotted eating a full-course Korean meal spread across three seats on an Airport Railway subway train on Monday night.

2025-04-16

파리 올림픽 음식 대란 속에서 빛난 '팀 코리아'의 배달 도시락 전략

Reports of hungry athletes left unsatisfied by the meager meatless meals provided at the Olympic Village during the ongoing Paris Summer Games have made headlines worldwide.

2024-08-06

What a lavish in-flight meal on the plane!

The affair demands a thorough investigation to prevent any possible tax squandering in future presidential trips.

2024-06-03

This is a bigger one!

While the Democratic Party is engrossed in looking into first lady Kim Keon Hee’s suspicious acceptance of a luxury handbag in 2022, the People Power Party has just found a perfect item for a counterattack.

2024-06-02

HD Hyundai 1% Nanum Foundation opens 13th meal sharing program in Gunsan

HD Hyundai 1% Nanum Foundation, a charity unit under HD Hyundai, opened its 13th "Happy Plate" program at a senior center restaurant in Gunsan, North Jeolla, on Tuesday.

2024-04-30

[WHY] Why do travelers in Korea love highway rest stops?

From robots cooking ramyeon to dog parks, highway service plazas in Korea are renowned for their amenities. But it wasn't always like that.

2024-04-27

Making ends meat

Meal kits are displayed at an Emart branch in Seoul on Monday. The discount mart franchise said that it will launch new meal kit products priced under 10,000 won ($7.67) as high inflation keeps weighing down on households.

2023-11-27