While Japan is the most famous destination for admiring cherry blossoms, South Korea is fast emerging as an alternative in ...

Skip the crowds in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, and explore these lesser-known cities with equally stunning cherry blossom ...

As March ushers in pleasant weather with clear skies and a gentle breeze, there's no better way to embrace the season than with a picnic. Whether you love lush gardens, tranquil lakes, or ...

Cherry blossom festivals (also known as sakura matsuri) are held during early spring in parks amidst rows upon rows of cherry blossom trees. What goes on at the festivals may vary by location, but ...

Nine years after launching in South Korea, Netflix has proven that Korean content overcame what Parasite director Bong Joon-ho once called the subtitle “barrier.” One just needs to look at the ...

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Another option is Ojukheon House, a cultural heritage site, that offers a picturesque setting to enjoy cherry blossoms alongside traditional Korean architecture. Jeonju is known for its well-preserved ...

While cherry blossoms are often seen as the quintessential Japanese flower, the plum blossom once signaled the arrival of spring. Introduced from China around 1,500 years ago, plums were already ...

The teaser of upcoming K-drama Undercover High School starring Seo Kang Joon stirred comparisons to Shah Rukh Khan's film Main Hoon Na. In recent years, Korean Dramas (K-dramas) have taken India ...