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Run by Monk Hongseung, Doban is a hidden culinary gem tucked away in a basement in the Gangnam district of Seoul. Monk Hongseung serves ‘temple food’ that forbids all animal products and even garlic, green onion and chives. Her secret sauce? Soy!

In 1949, the government of the Republic of China was defeated in the Chinese Civil War. The Nationalist Government fled the People’s Liberation Army to Taiwan, along with two million troops and civilians. Gao Binghan escaped alone at the age of 13.

Remi Wolf is ready to face the internet's trolls and fans as she reviews comments on her songs 'Fake ID' and 'Liquor Store'.

The Colombian cocaine trade has transformed since the days of Pablo Escobar. This is the story of the rise of the new generation of Colombian drug lords.

In 2007, police seized $207 million from the Chinese-Mexican businessman Zhenli Ye Gon. Could he be the weirdest trafficker in the entire history of the War on Drugs?

“This place is open 24x7… That means they want you to drink all night” Fresh snails, barbecued garlic octopus and bottles of Soju ready to order even past midnight… Partying in a port city like Busan has its perks.

VICE met with Twain during her Las Vegas residency, “Let's Go!”, to learn how a young girl from Timmins, Ontario built one of the most celebrated and successful careers in country music.

An underground gaming community for queer gamers in Indonesia is helping them find a safe space.

Mixed-race Eurasian face filters and models are prolific on Chinese social media, but the same preference isn’t given to mixed-race Black and Chinese people.

VICE met up with Sean Paul in Kingston to learn about his signature fusion of Jamaican Patois and hip-hop slang, how his upbringing influenced his musical style, and the legacy of the first-ever dancehall song to top the international charts.

VICE meets Afroman to retell the story of his perennial stoner anthem, and speak to Kevin Smith about his experience being a part taking the song sky high.

VICE meets Rick Astley and the creators of the song to learn about Rick’s meteoric rise to fame, sudden retirement, and surprising comeback.