At Korea's Irish pub 'office,' ambassador shares lessons from home on inclusion and peace

When Irish Ambassador to Korea Michelle Winthrop wants to meet Irish citizens, talk policy or just relax over live music, she heads not to her chancery in Jung District, but to a pub in Itaewon.

2025-09-24

North Korea opens new two-story beer pub in Rason in bid to attract tourism

North Korea has opened a large new pub called the Tumen River Beer House in Rason, a key land gateway to Russia, the state-run Korean Central Television (KCTV) reported. Media recently reported that a new Tumen River Beer House has been built.

2025-09-10

Pubs and noraebang suffer post-Covid as Koreans' after-work activities evolve

The Covid-19 pandemic has completely overhauled the leisure culture in Korea. PC bang (internet cafes), noraebang and pubs are still suffering from low sales even though the social distancing regulations have been lifted.

2022-08-03

Oktoberfest Weizen beer to soon hit shelves at convenience stores

Micro Brewery Korea will soon sell its Oktoberfest Weizen beer at convenience stores nationwide.

2022-07-11

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At Korea's Irish pub 'office,' ambassador shares lessons from home on inclusion and peace

North Korea opens new two-story beer pub in Rason in bid to attract tourism

Pubs and noraebang suffer post-Covid as Koreans' after-work activities evolve

Oktoberfest Weizen beer to soon hit shelves at convenience stores