Pororo, whose dream is to fly, has taken off big-time since then. In South Korea he has been dubbed the "children's president" and his image appears on everything from cellphones to chopsticks.

At Kura Fine Japanese Cuisine, chopsticks are given as a sign of appreciation to loyal customers, who receive their own pair, stored in a colorful box on a bookshelf near the sushi bar. You can ...

He’s roly-poly, wears a yellow aviator’s helmet and orange goggles, and is everywhere in South Korea. But the cartoon character Pororo the Little Penguin has also had a secret in his past: His ...

If you weren't already aware, chopsticks aren't uniform across the globe. Here's how to tell the difference between Chinese, Japanese, and Korean versions.

Little Tong Noodle Shop also uses wood — specifically bamboo, for its sustainable qualities. “The material matters when it comes to selecting disposable chopsticks,” says Zhao.