South Korea
Something spicy in the state of Denmark: Banned noodles back on sale
Samyang contested the ban, and on Thursday celebrated the reversal by feeding its noodles to social media influencers on a ferry in Copenhagen’s harbour.
- by Isabelle Yr Carlsson and Tom Little
Latest
Chinese dissident recalls secretive jet-ski escape across the Yellow Sea
Kwon Pyong escaped China on a jet-ski last summer. He strapped five fuel barrels to his craft, and brought five water bottles and five sandwiches for the dash across the sea.
- by John Yoon
‘Bad spiral’: Feeling the heat in Ukraine, Putin turns up the temperature elsewhere on the West
Some analysts worry that Western desensitisation to Putin’s warnings, particularly about using nuclear weapons, has created a precarious situation.
- by Paul Sonne
Explainer
World politics
‘Grave provocation’: What does North Korea’s Kim Jong-un want?
K-pop is blasting into North Korea once more as bizarre tactics ratchet up tensions on the peninsula. We explore what’s behind this “tit-for-tat” in an Explainer updated from earlier this year.
- by Angus Holland and Jackson Graham
The next Japan: The hot new destination Aussies are flocking to
The number of Australians flocking to this exciting Asian country has surged 35 per cent compared to before the pandemic.
- by Chris Tharp
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Train journeys
First class is a bargain on this modern bullet train
If you’re a fan of Japan’s bullet trains, you’ll love exploring South Korea on board its version.
- by Kristie Kellahan
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: Rare jumbo jet’s economy class feels more like premium
I can’t remember the last time I wanted a flight in economy to last a bit longer.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Airfares dropping as Aussies flock overseas to surprising destinations
The number of Australians travelling overseas has surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, with some surprising countries experiencing booms in Aussie visitors.
- by Sue Williams
South Korea’s new ambassador to Australia quits amid probe controversy
Lee Jong-sup, who was appointed just four weeks ago, is being investigated over allegations he acted corruptly as defence minister.
- by Jack Kim
South Korean scientists tout ‘beef rice’ as future source of protein
Professor Jinkee Hong of Yonsei University in Seoul, who led the research, said it uses grain particles as the base for cultivating animal muscle and fat cells.
- by Hyun Young Yi and Daewoung Kim
A Netflix-famous monk is taking on a nation of meat lovers
Can meatless menus work in a country known for bulgogi beef and fried chicken? Jeong Kwan, a Seon Buddhist nun and chef, thinks so.
- by Kristie Kellahan
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