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  • NewsTravel Inspirations

    7 Korean street food we want to see in Singapore

    <p>It’s no secret that Korean cuisine is a big hit among most Singaporeans. From bingsu (ice shavings), spicy stews to savoury-sweet Korean fried chicken, it almost seems like we do have it all in Singapore.<br /></p><p>But as greedy foodies would know, there are even more Korean street food finds that we’ll love to try. We list some of the street eats that have yet to become a common sight here. Hopefully, more enterprising eateries might take the hint to start serving these yummy bites in Sing

  • NewsJulie Ricevuto

    What Body-Shaming Is Like in South Korea

    “Among the things I heard was, ‘It’s OK to be ugly, but being fat is unforgivable,’” she told the Korea Herald. “I think I just tried to follow what others told me, or what the society wants,” Shamsutdinova said in reference to her realization that ideal body types differ among cultures. Many shops didn’t even carry Shamsutdinova’s size, furthering the proof of society’s efforts to discourage plus-size people in South Korea.

  • NewsNoël Duan

    11 Beauty Tips I Learned in South Korea

    What I learned on the ultimate beauty pilgrimage.

  • NewsNoël Duan

    I Almost Got a Nose Job in South Korea

    “Do you see those two women sitting in the corner?” my Korean translator, a young woman in her 20s, asked me. The woman on the right more than her friend on the left.” We stared at two tall, slim, and elegantly dressed women with translucently pale skin who were quietly sipping their own lattes. “These are not natural Korean characteristics,” my translator added.

  • NewsAlexandra Perron

    South Korea’s Best Beauty Spots

    Angela Kim of Insider Beauty is sharing her favorite South Korean beauty spots. (Photo: Lab L)