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The gourmet capital of Korea, Jeonju (www.jeonju.go.kr) was appointed as a new member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network this May, joining the ranks of other cities around the world that flourish in urban planning and development through creativity and imaginative action.

Creative City for Gastronomy to lead the globalization of Korean cuisine

The city renowned for its signature dish bibimbap became the first Korean municipality to be classified as the UNESCO City of Gastronomy, and the fourth worldwide following Colombia's Popayan (2005), China's Chengdu (2010), and Sweden's Ostersund (2010).

Previously in 2010, Jeonju was certified as a member of Cittaslow International, a global network of slow cities in recognition of its well-preserved Hanok Village and authentic cultural heritag...More

Written by Suzy Chung

No, we don't put them on pizza. However, myeolchi (멸치), the Korean anchovy, is one of the fundamental ingredients in Korean cuisine. They come in various sizes and are made into soups, stir-fried, deep fried, grilled, marinated raw, they are also made into basic condiments...More

Added teaser poster for the upcoming Korean movie "5 Million-dollar Man"...More

Comedienne Kang Yu-mi appeared on YTN's "News and Issue - Issue and People" on May 23 along with fellow entertainer Ahn Yeong-mi.
On the news program, Kang opened up about having undergone jaw realignment surgery in a bid to be embraced as a beautiful comedienne...More

Newbie boy band B To B held its first ever overseas fan meet in Singapore on May 23.
At the signing event which took place at Bugis Square in Singapore City, more than 1,000 fans turned out in force to catch a glimpse of the hallyu band with the hopes of securing an autograph.

Unfortunately, only the first 300 fans who had begun lining up from 6. a.m were allowed to obtain an autograph...More

Boy band Cho Shin Sung held a launching party to commemorate the release of its 14th Japanese single on May 23 at Tower Records' headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

Their launching single "Stupid Love / Come Back to Me" managed to come in at fourth on the daily Oricon chart.
The release the boy band's first in Japan since its leader, Chung Yoon-hak, was drafted into the army last October...More

Viki, girl group Dal Shabet's fearless leader, has decided to throw in the towel on the band in order to pursue a solo career.

On May 24, the leading member used the band's official fan Web site to speak directly to the fans about her resignation...More

R.ef, a K-pop band from the '90s, is set to make a comeback in July. According to its agency on May 24, the band is currently making preparations for its new album. The album will recruit the help of composer Joo Young-hoon as well as up and coming composers in order to produce music that will catch on today...More