Ever since I started my Japan food tour over 10 years ago, I've been getting this question a lot: “Between Japan and Korea, which is better?” and without hesitation, I’d say, Japan by far. You see, I’ve had two Korean food tours in the past, good but not great, the second better than the...
The romantic comedy movie “Love Reset” emerged as the No. 1 film in South Korea for the month of October. The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) released the list of the top-grossing films in the country in October. Kang Haneul and Jung So-min in "Love Reset" (KOFIC) “Love Reset,”...
TIME TO END BREAST CANCER SM Supermalls president Steven Tan and Estee Lauder Companies country general manager Sharyn Wong Every October, the world is dressed in pink to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time to celebrate the survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and raise...
Haru Expose yourself to some classical Korean music. The Korean CulturalCenter in the Philippines and the NationalMuseum of the Philippines are delighted to present a mesmerizing musical event entitled “Cultural Crescendo: Phil-Kor Mini Concert,” which will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the...
The Korean wave has undoubtedly made strides in recent years as K-dramas, K-pop, and even K-cuisine have swept nations worldwide into a fascination for anything and everything Korean. In the Philippines, many of us might remember tuning in to local primetime television to catch the...
Joining forces for a fusion of culinary magic, Kaya and Serenitea are introducing the irresistible KimCheese Snacks with two delectable offerings: KimCheese Fries and KimCheese Chicken Poppers. Launching today, Sept. 15, this collaboration combines the bold flavors of the Korean restaurant’s...
A South Korean national, who disguised himself as a Filipino by presenting a 'fake' birth certificate, was arrested by operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Davao City. In a statement, the BI identified the arrested foreigner as Kim Jinkoon, 58, a fugitive from South Korea whose passport...
The South Korean Embassy in the Philippines on Friday, Sep. 8, welcomed the signing of a free-trade agreement (FTA) between Manila and Seoul as it said the move would liberalize almost a 100 percent of both sides' markets. In a statement, the embassy said the signing of the pact "is timely" and...
Seven movies will be screened during the 2023 Korean Film Festival (KFF) in the Philippines. Under the theme “Ka-ja! Korea Through Films,” the Korean Film Festival will run from Sept. 22 to 26 and is presented by the Korean Embassy in the Philippines and the Korean Cultural Center (KCC)...
The Korea Travel Fiesta 2023 in the Philippines, held from Sept. 2 and 3, drew hundreds of people as it offered travel deals and showcased Korean tourism and culture. Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa opened the Korea Travel Fiesta 2023 on Sept. 2 in Glorietta in...
The Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) Manila opened on Thursday, Aug. 31, to address the growing demand for travel between South Korea and the Philippines. "The Korean government has designated 2023-2024 as 'Visit Korea Year,' making the opening of KVAC a perfect fit to the tourism...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has called for new regional peace initiatives to maintain peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula in the interest of all stakeholders, citing its importance in Asia’s development. PH-JAPAN TIES — President Marcos holds a bilateral meeting with...
