Are butter rice cakes the new ‘Dubai chewy cookie’?

After the frenzy surrounding the “Dubai chewy cookie,” a new dessert trend is quickly gaining traction in Korea: butter rice cakes, a treat defined by its “crispy outside, chewy inside” texture. Across social media and video platforms, recipe clips and cafe reviews featuring butter rice cakes are spreading rapidly, drawing attention to the dessert’s unusual texture and flavor combination. Made with glutinous rice dough enriched with butter, the pastry develops a crisp golden crust during baking

March 10, 2026

Ne-Yo launches Asia-focused label Pacific Music Group with top regional stars

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ne-Yo has teamed up with Indian music star Sonu Nigam, Chinese American rapper MC Jin and veteran music executive Jonathan Serbin to launch a new entertainment company aimed at the Asian market, according to the firm on Tuesday. The newly established label, Pacific Music Group, will be headquartered in Hong Kong and focus on discovering and developing Asian artists for global audiences. PMG plans to operate multiple genre-specific labels — spanning pop, R&B, hip-

March 10, 2026

[Photo News] Korean stars Jennie, Go Yoon-jung attend Chanel show in Paris

K-pop star Jennie and actress Go Yoon-jung were among the high-profile guests at the Chanel Women’s Ready-to-Wear fall-winter 2026-2027 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on Monday. Jennie and Go posed for photographers as they arrived at the show, held at the Grand Palais in Paris. The collection marked Matthieu Blazy’s first fall-winter lineup for the French fashion house. Blazy reinterpreted Chanel’s signature tweed skirt suit using materials such as lurex and silicone, creating shimmerin

March 10, 2026

Film about tragic Joseon king sends crowds to historic exile site in Yeongwol

A recent hit at the box office is reshaping travel patterns in Gangwon Province, drawing thousands of visitors to Yeongwol to trace the final days of one of Korea’s most tragic monarchs. “The King’s Warden” has sparked a surge of interest in sites connected to King Danjong, the sixth ruler of the Joseon era (1392-1910), who was dethroned and exiled as a teenager. According to Yeongwol County, the historic sites of Cheongnyeongpo Meandering Stream and Jangneung Royal Tomb welcomed more than 10,00

March 9, 2026

'The King's Warden' boosts Korea's film revival push

The culture minister delivered cake and flowers to the director in person. The head of the national heritage agency posted guides on social media to the film's real-life locations. The president put up his own congratulations on X. "The King's Warden" had already broken records before any of that happened, but the wave of official recognition that followed the film's run has been remarkable in its own right. The film crossed 10 million admissions on Friday, 31 days after its Feb. 4 opening. In K

March 9, 2026

Dominique Perrault to headline 2026 Korea Herald Architecture Talk

The 2026 Korea Herald Architecture Talk will bring together Korean and French perspectives on public architecture, with renowned French architect and urbanist Dominique Perrault as the keynote speaker. The forum will be held at 3 p.m. on April 7 at the Ewha Campus Complex at Ewha Womans University in Seoul. Marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties between South Korea and France, the fourth edition of the annual architecture forum will take place under the theme “Architecture Beyond Borde

March 9, 2026

[Graphic News] Korean films with over 10m admissions

“The King’s Warden” crossed the 10 million admissions mark Sunday, recording a cumulative audience of 11.17 million, a notable achievement as movie theaters continue to struggle to attract audiences amid fierce competition from streaming platforms. The Korean historical film achieved the milestone in just over a month after its Feb. 4 premiere, making it the first film - domestic or foreign - in two years to surpass that threshold. The last films to do so were Jang Jae-hyun’s supernatural thrill

March 9, 2026

Media artist Cha Jae-min wins 21st Hermes Foundation Missulsang

Korean media artist Cha Jae-min has won the 21st Hermes Foundation Missulsang for her distinctive approach to media art — listening to marginalized voices and building relationships through “essay films.” While her earlier work raised critical voices about structural conditions and power dynamics in society, her recent practice seeks to bring forth the voices of those who remain unheard. “After extensive and passionate discussions regarding the many outstanding candidates the jury of the 21st He

March 8, 2026

Korea moves to curb 'excessive' celebrity security disrupting airport passenger flow

South Korea has long grappled with airport congestion caused by the large entourages and security details accompanying celebrities traveling overseas. The issue has persisted for years, with fans and security personnel frequently crowding airport passageways and delaying travelers trying to catch flights on schedule. That situation may soon change. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport commissioned a research project titled "A Study on Crowd Safety Management Meas

March 8, 2026

Canadian PM supports removing Andrew from royal line of succession

TOKYO (AFP) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that former prince Andrew should be removed from the line of royal succession over his "deplorable" behavior. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is being investigated for alleged misconduct in public office following revelations about his dealings with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He was arrested and released in February on suspicion of having passed confidential information to Epstein during his 2001-2011 role as a UK trad

March 8, 2026

Lee lauds 'The King's Warden' on surpassing 10 mln admissions

President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday congratulated the South Korean historical film "The King's Warden" for surpassing the 10 million-admission mark, praising the achievement as particularly meaningful as it comes two years after the last film to reach the milestone. Directed by Jang Hang-jun, the period film depicts an unlikely friendship between village chief Eom Heung-do (Yoo Hai-jin) and the deposed King Danjong (Park Ji-hoon) during the latter's exile in the village. It reached 10 million ad

March 7, 2026

Bringing 16th-century voice to 21st century

The Institute of East Asian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley has published an expanded edition of the English translation of "Chingbirok," the 1604 chronicle of the Japanese invasions of Korea written by Ryu Songnyong. Published in English as "The Book of Corrections" in 2002, the newly revised edition appears under the title "Reprimands and Admonitions: Reflections on the Japanese Invasions of Korea, 1592-1598." The Korea Herald spoke with translator Choi Byong-hyon about the s

March 7, 2026

Your spring wardrobe refresh starts here

As temperatures rise and winter layers begin to disappear from closets, spring fashion this year is defined less by entirely new pieces than by subtle styling shifts. From oversized shirts and revived check patterns to playful scarves and fresh denim formulas, the season’s must-have items show how familiar wardrobe staples can be reimagined with a modern twist. Fashion insiders say this year's spring style is less about buying new clothes and more about updating how classic pieces are worn. Over

March 7, 2026

Following crab season to Uljin along East Sea

ULJIN, North Gyeongsang Province — Early spring arrives quietly along Korea’s East Sea. The wind still carries a trace of winter, fishing boats return to port with the season’s prized catch, and seaside towns begin to stir after the colder months. In Uljin, that seasonal rhythm revolves around one thing: crab. Although the annual Uljin Snow Crab and Red Snow Crab Festival recently wrapped up in Hupo Port, the town’s seafood culture continues well beyond the event itself. Visitors arriving after

March 7, 2026

'The King's Warden' hits 10 million admissions, 1st film in 2 years

The King's Warden" has crossed the 10 million admissions mark Friday, a notable achievement as movie theaters continue to struggle to attract audiences in the face of fierce competition from streaming platforms. The Korean historical film achieved the milestone in just over a month after its Feb. 4 premiere, making it the first film -- domestic or foreign -- in two years to surpass that threshold. The last films to do so were Jang Jae-hyun's supernatural thriller "Exhuma" in February 2024, which

March 6, 2026