South Korea21 Oct 2025What it's like to live in the world's smartest citiesFrom AI-driven transport to seamless cashless living, these five city clusters top the Global Innovation Index for their cutting-edge technology and everyday ingenuity.21 Oct 202524 Apr 2025Eight Asian sauces to keep in your pantryFrom Korea's doenjang and gochujang to Hong Kong's XO sauce and East Asia's fish sauce, Asian cuisines provide hundreds of ways to flavour and season dishes.24 Apr 202516 Apr 2025How to have a self-care holiday in SeoulBeauty guru Chriselle Lim shares her list of top K-beauty experiences in town, from face lasers to body scrubs.16 Apr 20255 Dec 2024Five of the world's most innovative countriesThe BBC speaks to residents and travellers in some of the top-ranked countries on the 2024 Global Innovation Index to find out how cutting-edge technology benefits day-to-day life.5 Dec 202415 May 2024A Korean feast that honours Buddha's birthEvery year, millions of people celebrate the founder of Buddhism's birth by enjoying free meals at temples.15 May 20242 Apr 2024Five cities making the world a greener placeThe Global Destination Sustainability Index reveals the destinations that are working towards a sustainable and lower-carbon future2 Apr 202431 Jan 2024The five best hiking trails in SeoulLacing up your boots and hitting the mountains is a unique way to experience Seoul. Park Jeong-ho, the head of Seoul International Hikers Club, reveals his favourite trails.31 Jan 202429 Jan 2024Why South Korea should be your next 'workcation'Launched on 1 January 2024, South Korea's newest visa allows digital nomads to stay for up to two years while maintaining a job back home.29 Jan 202429 Dec 2023Five of the best karaoke venues in SeoulFrom Su Noraebang to Yeomyeong Noraebang, the Seoul-based singer and karaoke expert Neon Bunny reveals the "noraebang" rooms you shouldn't miss.29 Dec 2023...