CJ CheilJedang announced on May 2 that it will launch a project to discover and nurture promising young Korean chefs to further accelerate the spread of Korean foods around the world.The project is led by Lee Seon-ho, the eldest son of CJ Group Chairman Lee Jae-hyun.First, CJ CheilJedang will suppor
A nonalcoholic beer has been recalled after the amount of bacteria in it was found to exceed the limit.The Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced on May 1 that it has suspended the sale of "OB Beer Budweiser Zero" and ordered its recall due to bacterial counts exceeding the standar
The world has a plastic problem. This was the clear realization that drove Konrad Becker and his three co-founders in 2021 to establish Would You Love (WYL), a Seoul-based startup with a mission to make the world more sustainable. Motivated by reports that Korea was responsible for some of the world
Ballantine’s, the world’s number 2 Scotch whisky, and believers of investing in time, unveils its stunning new 40 Year Old Masterclass Collection; a precious series that will see the annual release over five years of five exceptional expressions of Ballantine’s 40 Year Old whisky.Serving as a tribut
Pernod Ricard Korea announced that it will open a pop-up at Hyundai Department Pangyo Store for its modern classic Scotch whisky brand Ballantine’s, “Ballantine’s Single Malt Glenburgie: Unveiling Centuries Old Secrets”, until 30 April (Sunday).‘Ballantine’s Single Malt Glenburgie’, as one of the th
Manchester City Football Club (Manchester City) and Atlético de Madrid (Atletico Madrid) are to visit Korea in July to participate in the Coupang Play Series. Manchester City and Atletico Madrid are iconic teams of the Premier League and La Liga, respectively. Coupang Play is expected to continue th
Pernod Ricard Korea, the Korean unit of the wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard, has been operating annual digital campaigns since 2020 as a means to promote responsible drinking. The company has been working to provide consumers with simple tips for responsible drinking that can be easily practi
French luxury brand Louis Vuitton will hold a fashion show on April 29 at Jamsu Bridge over the Han River in Seoul.According to Louis Vuitton Korea on April 19, Louis Vuitton will unveil its 2023 Pre-fall Collection for the first time under the lights of Jamsu Bridge over the Han River in Seoul. The
Pernod Ricard Korea, the Korean unit of the global wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard, announced that it will recruit participants of May class for its sustainable bar operation training program "Bar World of Tomorrow."The Bar World of Tomorrow is a professional training program operated by the
Samsung Electronics supplied a large number of smart signage devices and hotel TVs to Atlantis the Royal, a luxurious hotel and resort in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.Atlantis the Royal, located on Palm Jumeirah, an artificial island just off the coast of Dubai, has a unique appearance like a set
On April 10th, George Mason University Korea (Mason Korea) held an opening ceremony for the spring 2023 semester of the Global Campus program for the Incheon Citizen Life College.The opening ceremony took place at the Global Lounge of Mason Korea and was graced by the presence of 14 internal and ext
Pernod Ricard Korea, the Korean unit of the global wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard, announced on April 11 that it will expand its Bar World of Tomorrow, professional training on sustainable bartending that has mainly been conducted in Seoul to people working in the hospitality industry on Jej
Prestige whisky of Pernod Ricard Korea, Royal Salute, was honored as the double-crown awardee in the whisky category of the ‘2023 Korea Wine & Spirits Awards’. Moreover, with craft bourbon whiskey Rabbit Hole and single pot still Irish whiskey Redbreast, new releases from last year to meet diversifi
The Korea Customs Service announced on March 30 that exports of instant noodles hit an all-time high of US$862 million last year, up 12 percent from a year earlier.The exports have broken the previous record every year since 2014. The exports were US$147 million in January and February this year, up
The South Korean government announced on March 29 that 22 countries, including the United States, Japan and Taiwan, would be exempted from the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) requirement going into effect on April 1 this year until Dec. 31, 2024. This measure is to facilitate entry in
Jameson, the No. 1 Irish whiskey brand, participates as the main sponsor of ‘Go Out Camp,’ the largest and most representative camping festival in Korea.Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, Go Out Camp is the first and largest camping festival in Korea, filled with entertainment for campers a
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, which achieved the highest sales performances since its foundation in 2022, will launch its first pure electric vehicle, the Spectre, in Korea in June of this year. This will be the first launch in Asia. The luxury car brand achieved strong business results based on the Asia-
LG Electronics unveiled the concept of LG Smart Cottage (tentative name), a small modular house that can be used as a second house, on March 2. The company explains that it has introduced a new residential space that combines space, home appliances, and services in consideration of the spread of wor
FILA Holdings said on Feb. 28 it has joined global relief efforts in Türkiye and Syria by providing 6,300 items of winter clothing, valued at 1.52 billion won, and 20 million won in funds raised to help people struggling in areas devastated by earthquakes this month.FILA Group decided to offer aid i
Boryung Pharmaceutical announced on Feb. 27 that Korean and Mexican cardiovascular internal medicine experts shared the clinical effects and prescription cases of the Kanarb product group at the International Cardiovascular Intervention Conference held in Mexico on Feb. 23 (local time).At this event