South Korea has sought to protect and enshrine its national dishes — while also sharing its wonders with the world.
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North Korea’s Threat
Frustrated and isolated, the North is conducting more missile tests than ever.
North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles, Condemning UN Meeting
They marked the 24th weapons test by the isolated country this year, and came days after Pyongyang fired a missile over Japan for the first time since 2017.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Over Japan in Major Escalation
The last time Pyongyang launched a weapon over Japan was in 2017, when Donald J. Trump was president and Kim Jong-un seemed intent on escalating conflict with Washington.
North Korea Launches Two Ballistic Missiles, Fourth Test in a Week
The test came a day after the United States, Japan and South Korea conducted their first joint anti-submarine exercise in five years.
North Korea Fires Two Missiles, Third Test in a Week
The test took place hours after Vice President Kamala Harris met with South Korea’s president to discuss their nations’ alliance.
Few South Koreans Are Having Babies. A Mayor’s Answer? More Nannies.
The mayor of Seoul wants to ease the high cost and low supply of babysitters in the country to encourage more couples to have children.
Our Correspondents on the Biggest Music, Shows and Books in Their Parts of the World
Keeping an eye on and ear out for breakout hits.
Far From Routine, Asia Trip Presents Thorny Tests for Kamala Harris
A visit for Shinzo Abe’s controversial state funeral also includes outreach to Asian allies over military advances by North Korea and China.
Exploring ‘The Land of Morning Calm’
A traveler gets beyond Seoul’s sprawl to explore tranquil thatched mountain hamlets, peaceful Buddhist temples and unhurried ‘slow food’ towns in rural South Korea.