High heels have made it to the streets of North Korea, becoming one of the more popular fashion items in the country, the Japan-based pro-North Korean media outlet Choson Sinbo reported on July 30. Ri ...

SEOUL – In 2025, sneakers are not just a staple, but also the main event. From minimalist streetwear to quiet luxury to even formalwear, they have become the unshakable foundation of fashion identity.

There is a strange little area of Seoul called Seongsu-dong, sliced off from both Gangbok and Gangnam by the Han River, where few travelers go. It is quiet, populated by a handful of family-owned ...