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Korean food

Crowns, beauty products, fried chicken: South Korean culture meets diplomacy at Apec summit

US President Donald Trump (left) with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a ceremony when he was presented with a replica of the gold crown from the Silla dynasty, on Oct 29.
US President Donald Trump (left) with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a ceremony when he was presented with a replica of the gold crown from the Silla dynasty, on Oct 29.

Makgeolli, not wine: Ministers to toast with traditional South Korean drink at Apec banquet

Selected for the official banquet of the Apec 2025 ministerial meeting, “A Night Counting Stars in the Milky Way” is a premium makgeolli brewed by Bal-Hyo Gongbang 1991.
Selected for the official banquet of the Apec 2025 ministerial meeting, “A Night Counting Stars in the Milky Way” is a premium makgeolli brewed by Bal-Hyo Gongbang 1991.

Lunch With Sumiko

South Korean celeb chef Choi Hyun-seok leads the global rise of Korean cuisine

South Korean celebrity chef Choi Hyun-seok was in Singapore in September to promote a collaboration with Bulgogi Syo, a Korean barbecue restaurant chain.
South Korean celebrity chef Choi Hyun-seok was in Singapore in September to promote a collaboration with Bulgogi Syo, a Korean barbecue restaurant chain.

Food Picks: Serangoon Garden grows as heartland Korean dining hub with new Jeju porridge eatery

 Abalone Innards Porridge at Jeju Sanghoe & Juk.
 Abalone Innards Porridge at Jeju Sanghoe & Juk.

The rise and rise of K-food – get your fix at these new Korean restaurants

(Clockwise from left) The rustic facade of Standard Bread Singapore at Weave at Resorts World Sentosa, Kimchi Mama Stew Pot at Kimchi Mama and Gamtan's King Galbi Set.
(Clockwise from left) The rustic facade of Standard Bread Singapore at Weave at Resorts World Sentosa, Kimchi Mama Stew Pot at Kimchi Mama and Gamtan's King Galbi Set.

Froyo fever heats up: South Korean dessert chain Yoajung opens on Sept 5 at *Scape, from $3 for a cup of yogurt

Yoajung's acai bowls.
Yoajung's acai bowls.

Fresh start: Singapore restaurants level up after renovations

hyreno30 - NAEUM 2.0 Dining Area.

Credit: JOHN HENG
hyreno30 - NAEUM 2.0 Dining Area.

Credit: JOHN HENG

South Korean burger chain Lotteria to open first Singapore outlet in February 2026

Lotteria, which was established in 1979, is known for its Korean-style burgers with localised and seasonal offerings.
Lotteria, which was established in 1979, is known for its Korean-style burgers with localised and seasonal offerings.

Blackpink exceed 1b views with Pink Venom music video

(L-R) Rosé, Jennie, Jisoo and Lisa of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK pose during an event to promote their film 'Born Pink', marking the group's eighth anniversary, in Seoul on August 9, 2024. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)
(L-R) Rosé, Jennie, Jisoo and Lisa of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK pose during an event to promote their film 'Born Pink', marking the group's eighth anniversary, in Seoul on August 9, 2024. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)

Food Picks: SG60 dishes at Korean steak house Gu:um

(Clockwise from top left) Gu:um's Gochujang Soft Shell Chilli Crab, Red & White Bingsu and Mandu Wings.
(Clockwise from top left) Gu:um's Gochujang Soft Shell Chilli Crab, Red & White Bingsu and Mandu Wings.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.