With the world’s biggest obsession with plastic surgery and some of the fastest-evolving beauty technology, spas and cosmetic lines in the world, South Korea is a bona fide beauty destination.

Korean beauty products focus on hydration and skin health, often using high-quality ingredients and innovative formulas. K-beauty products are generally more affordable than comparable skincare brands ...

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Join Josh and Gabie in New Malden, London's vibrant Korea Town, as they explore K-Mart—the biggest Korean supermarket in the ...

Opening a coffee shop is no path to riches, South Koreans are learning, but lured by the hype, they keep trying anyway.

Join Josh, Ollie, and Gabie as they dive into a hilarious food challenge, sampling unique Korean convenience store drinks and ...

PYONGYANG, North Korea-- Online shopping has arrived in North Korea, though it's as isolated from the rest of the world as the country itself, and the vast majority of North Koreans lack the ...

Dongdaemun Market, located in the heart of Seoul, is South Korea's largest fashion and culinary center. It operates until dawn.

Near-field communications tech for shopping? Check. QR codes for smartphone interactivity? Check. Blend of in-store and online purchasing? Check. A South Korean store is basically previewing how we’ll ...