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Korean epic fantasy 'The Bird That Drinks Tears' wins French literary prize

Fantasy writer Lee Young-do’s “The Bird that Drinks Tears” has won the 2026 Prix du livre Cultissime in France, a prize recognizing fiction deemed likely to endure as a future classic. The award went to the first French-language volume of Lee’s four-part fantasy series at the Cultissime Festival in Angers, France. The festival, which celebrates works with lasting popular appeal, announced the winners on Friday. The prize is decided through a vote split equally between the general public and a professional panel. Lee’s novel was selected from five finalists, alongside works by French author Adelaide de Clermont-Tonnerre, American writer Virginia Evans, Irish novelist John Boyne and French young-adult author Julia Thevenot. In a statement released by Korean publisher Golden Bough, Lee expressed gratitude for the honor and reflected on the solitary nature of writing. “Writers who express themselves only through words, without video or background music, can seem like steadfast artists somewhat ft behind in this luxurious age,” he said. ”But I believe we find strength because

Sep 28, 2026
Korea's social media brews up new coffee obsession

In a nation that boasts one of the world's highest per-capita coffee consumption rates and a cafe density that rivals even the most saturated global metropolitan hubs, standing out in Korea's bustling beverage market is no small feat. Recently, social media posts expressing cravings for unique, milk-forward coffee drinks have sparked a viral trend for "kkosup latte"— a beverage category defined by its intensely rich, almost nutty flavor profile. Online, netizens are actively testing and comparing different latte offerings from major cafe chains while sharing custom recipes designed to boost milk's richness and make it the star of the show. What began as a collective online search for a particular experience soon evolved into a broader obsession with milk-based coffee drinks that evoke a deep, satisfying richness with a nutty or savory undertone, drawing on the Korean term "gosuhada" — a word often used to describe foods that have nuts, seeds or beans for the unctuous quality they lend dishes. While high-profile celebrities like Davichi’s Kang Min-kyung have brought massive visibili

Sep 28, 2026
Tokyo expo highlights Seoul after dark to showcase city's round-the-clock appeal

From midnight street-food sampling in market alleys to late-night shopping in illuminated retail districts, Seoul is actively marketing its reputation as a safe, 24-hour urban playground. At Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from Thursday through Sunday, the Seoul Tourism Organization put the capital’s after-dark culture front and center to woo travelers from one of its largest visitor markets. Operating a dedicated Visit Seoul pavilion under the theme "Day and Night in Seoul for All Ages," officials highlighted the city's unique mix of round-the-clock safety, late-night transit and evening entertainment to an international travel fair that drew roughly 130,000 visitors. The pavilion’s design paired morning yellow — Seoul's official color for 2026 representing the city's bright mornings — with deep purple accents celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Discover Seoul Pass to evoke its bustling nightlife. Visitors took part in interactive activities, including a popular wheel-spinning event where participants selected top day and night attractions, highlighting Seo

Sep 28, 2026
Insadong art fair bridges Joseon antiquities, modern craft

Nestled behind the high-rises and neon-lit corridors of central Seoul, the narrow alleyways of Insadong have long served as the historic heartbeat of traditional Korean artistry. This fall, the neighborhood’s historic identity takes center stage as Jongno District hosts the 39th annual Insadong Traditional Cultural Festival, kicking off a four-day celebration of Korea’s material culture. Running from Oct. 1-4, the festival — officially titled the 2026 Insadong Antique & Art Fair — will transform venue hubs like Insa Art Plaza and Anyoung Insadong into a vibrant indoor and outdoor exhibition space. Organized by the Insadong Traditional Culture Preservation Association, the gathering brings together antique dealers, ceramicists, tea masters and contemporary visual artists to highlight the enduring appeal of traditional aesthetic arts. The festival opens Oct. 1 at 1:30 p.m. with a large-scale calligraphy performance, where master artists use giant horsehair brushes to paint sweeping floor scrolls, followed by traditional music recitals and official opening remarks at 2 p.m. At the c

Sep 28, 2026
Busan pairings merge Michelin elegance with everyday classics

Inside the bustling port city famous for pork rice soup and fresh seafood, two distinct culinary worlds are joining forces for an ambitious monthlong dining event. The Busan Metropolitan Government and the Busan Tourism Organization said Monday that the 2026 Busan Gourmet Selection will run throughout October, bringing together 31 premier dining venues to reimagine local gastronomy through cross-brand collaboration. Now in its second year as a biannual event, the festival pairs established culinary institutions to create limited-run joint menus, signature reinterpretations and exclusive tasting sets available only from Oct. 1-31. This fall’s roster expands on the spring edition, featuring 15 collaborative teams spanning high-end Michelin-selected establishments, historic local eateries, artisanal bakeries and specialty coffee roasters. Six of the participating teams pair Michelin Guide-recognized chefs with neighborhood favorites, while nine teams consist of purely local partnerships. Among the standout pairings is a union between 1953 Hyeongje Dwaeji Gukbap — a legendary venue speci

Sep 28, 2026
World champion highline athlete turns Seoul's skyline into high-altitude stage

High above the bustling thoroughfares of central Seoul, the gap between two prominent high-rises will transform into an extraordinary arena this fall. On Thursday, Estonian aerial athlete Jaan Roose will step onto a narrow polyester ribbon stretched 120 meters above Gwanghwamun, crossing a 160-meter highline suspended between the Koreana Hotel and the Dong-A Media Center in Korea’s first urban high-altitude slackline performance. Unlike tightrope walking, slacklining relies on a flat, dynamic webbing that bounces and sways under tension, allowing athletes to execute acrobatic flips and spins midair. The event, sponsored by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and organized by Red Bull Korea, will feature Roose performing world-class tricks in two sessions scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. For Roose, a three-time world champion known for completing a historic 3.6-kilometer crossing over Italy’s Strait of Messina in 2024, the Seoul performance is deeply personal. After experiencing "jultagi" — Korea’s traditional tightrope performance, which is registered on UNESCO’s Intangible

Sep 28, 2026
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