My latest article on Guardian Sustainable Business once again covers the innovation occurring in South Korea to combat food waste.

At 126 Mansion, Hyunchung Lee, her two sisters and mother have redefined what it means to be a hotel guest in Korea. The bed and breakfast is my Korean home away from home.

My latest article in Earth911 shares the progress Korea has made on food waste disposal. RFID technology will hold consumers more accountable for their garbage.

Whether they benefit from visionary leaders, flourishing social enterprise, or commitment from community activists, the following 10 cities are well worth a visit to experience their transformation and resilience.

Called kaki in Japan and kam in Korea, persimmons are an under-appreciated fruit. At this time of year they offer gorgeous displays.

Polycarbonates, The Other Plastic Identification Code, or 7, are used for a bevy of purposes. And sometimes it is actually “pure.”

Walking around Seoul at night, the Christmas spirit was infectious. What were especially a feast for the eyes were the Christmas lights in north Seoul.

Timeless public markets like Seoul’s Namdaemun still thrive while Korea modernizes at a pace that is as inspiring as it is shocking.

The Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) and the Export Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) entered an agreement late last week that pledges to increase the flow of trade and investment between both nations.

Yong Hoon Choi is a designer originally from Busan who now lives in Seoul. Tired of the conventional formica kitchens that are typical of Korean kitchens, he decided to try something different for his family home in Busan.

Korean street food rules, and hotteok, sweek Korean pancakes, are among the many reasons why. Cinnamon and brown sugar never tasted so good.

the United Nations selected Qatar to host the COP 18 Summit next year in Doha. Considering Qatar’s moves on the sustainability front, the decision is the right one.