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Fig Season in Korea: Three Cafes for an Autumn Dessert Stop
Fig pudding in Seoul, chestnut-and-fig bingsu in Busan, and an orchard cafe in Jeju: three seasonal ideas to check before your next cafe visit.
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Bread in Daejeon, Pens in Seoul: Two Autumn Festivals to Watch
Planning an October outing in Korea? Compare the Daejeon Bread Festival and Sagak Sagak Pen Fest, with dates to check before booking.
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PLAVE Takes Virtual Idols to the Stadium with KEEP IT MANIC
PLAVE opens its 2026 world tour in Incheon on September 12–13. A look at the performers behind the characters and the appeal of a virtual concert.
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Sober Curious in Korea: Making Room for a Different Kind of Night Out
A 2026 Opensurvey report points to changing drinking habits among younger Korean adults. What that means for a more flexible night with friends.
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5 Things Trending in Korea Right Now (First Week of September 2026)
From AI-generated romance dramas to baseball mascots going idol-level viral — five things that caught our eye in Korea this week, and what they say about the mood right now.
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This Seoul Photo Booth Turns Your Photos Into Pokémon Cards
Lost Technology Pictures, a photo booth near Hapjeong Station, prints your photo as a randomized trading card with a gacha-style rarity system. Here's why it's pulling 60-minute weekend lines.
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KOSPI Is Knocking on 7,000 — and Other Quietly Good News From Korea
The KOSPI closed at 6,995 on record semiconductor demand, employment insurance subscribers hit a 15-month high, and Korean exports to India are booming. A roundup of good economic news from Korea.
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LOFT Came to Seongsu-dong — and Seoul's Stationery Lovers Lost It
LOFT and 29CM opened a stationery pop-up in Seongsu-dong with import-only brands, hands-on customization, and engraved freebies. Here's what it says about Korea's stationery boom.