ART & CRAFT The Beginning of 4482 Exhibition in 2007 © 4482[SASAPARI] 4482[SASAPARI] is a London-based non-profit arts organisation that serves as a platform connecting contemporary art between South Korea and the United Kingdom. The name “4482” combines the international dialling codes of the UK (44) and Korea (82), symbolising cultural exchange and artistic dialogue between the two countries. The organisation was founded in 2007 by Korean students studying visual arts in t

In 2026 Korea, MZs are ditching cakes for traditional desserts like yakgwa. Once a formal holiday treat, this honey‑soaked pastry is now a newtro café star. Discover its Joseon roots, modern twists, and where to find it in London.

ART & CRAFT Long ago in Silla, people must have built houses with smiling roof tiles and lived in houses that smiled. One tile has fallen from under the eaves, one side of its face cracked and broken, yet its smile remains unbroken, smiling like a crescent moon hidden behind leaves. I too want to leave behind a smile that lasts a thousand years for someone, so I try imitating the smiling roof tile. Poet Yi Bong-jik, "Smiling Roof Tile" Face-Patterned Water Eave Tile: 'Silla's

What’s that black hat on Saja Boys in K-Pop Demon Hunters? The Joseon gat! From Kingdom to modern dance, explore its history and where to see it in London.

LIFE Over the past few years, I’ve sensed a subtle shift in the landscape of London’s bookstores. In the past, spotting the name of a Korean author would spark a small thrill — “Oh? It’s here too?” Now, that presence feels natural. Since Han Kang received the Nobel Prize in Literature, Korean writing has moved beyond the interest of a niche readership and is increasingly being read as an important strand of contemporary world literature. Foyles in Charing Cross Road © Foyles

Gochujang is often called the “red heart” of Korean cooking – a deep, fermented chilli paste that brings heat, sweetness, saltiness and umami to one spoonful. From bibimbap and tteokbokki to stews, fried chicken and cold noodles, it quietly holds Korean dishes together, and is now turning up on tables from New Malden to kitchens across London.

EAT From Pojangmacha to a Korean Way of Drinking As Korean restaurants continue to flourish across London, you may have noticed a growing number of venues with the word 'Pocha' in their name. But what does 'Pocha' actually mean? 'Pocha' is a shortened form of 'Pojangmacha', a uniquely Korean term that evokes street food, casual drinking, and a particular kind of emotional atmosphere. Pojangmacha on the street in South Korea © earth to editoria The word Pojangmacha originall