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Inside the debate on 'no-kids zones'
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Inside the debate on 'no-kids zones'
Jun 10, 2023
Stereotyped as 'unruly,' kids are shunned at cafes and restaurants but many see it as detrimental to a more inclusive, family-friendly society
[Korea Quiz] Smoggiest city
Jun 7, 2023
Find the answer at the bottom of the page. For clean air in South Korea, head east or south, rather than west. According to data from IQAir, a global air quality company, cities in the country’s central western South Chungcheong Province near the Yellow Sea recorded the highest levels of PM2.5 fine dust particles last year. The city of Cheonan topped the 98-city ranking as the smoggiest city, with an average PM2.5 concentration of 30.3 micrograms per cubic meter, followed by Asan at 28.
[Korean History] NK secret agent behind 1987 KAL bombing now lives ordinary life in South
Jun 7, 2023
Korean Air aircraft with 115 aboard blows up in mid-air in a shocking act of terrorism by North
Can ‘convenience’ be healthier?
Jun 7, 2023
In South Korea, convenience stores are more than mere quick stops for a snack or drink. As the cost of living continues to rise, these ubiquitous stores have become a favorite lunch destination, offering a wide array of options, from triangular seaweed rolls or gimbap, to noodles, snacks and desserts. However, the pressing question remains: Can these quick and cheap foods also be healthy? Salt and sugar Prepackaged and processed foods, like the items sold at convenience stores, tend to contain h
[Survive & Thrive] How to rent a car in Korea
Jun 6, 2023
For those traveling in areas with limited access to public transportation, renting a car may be the best option. Here's a look at the country’s car-sharing and rental system. Rental For most companies, foreigners who have a driver’s license issued by local authorities can rent a car under the same conditions as South Koreans, which is that one must be at least 21 years old and have obtained a driving permit over one year ago to rent a car that has up to nine seats. Other req
[Hello Hangeul] Korea needs to talk about invasion of English alphabet in everyday signage
Jun 4, 2023
English may appear stylish in logos and ads, but absence of Hangeul erects barriers for those unfamiliar with foreign letters, experts say
Are pet plants, plant butlers the latest trend or a form of therapy?
Jun 3, 2023
From hospitals to hotels, plant care services on the rise amid home gardening boom
[Weekender] $2 convenience store lunch vs. $200 omakase: young Koreans' polarized consumption
Jun 3, 2023
Inflation woes polarize young Koreans' spending habits amid dwindling middle class
[Korean History] Korea’s own Jonestown Massacre lesson on dangers of cults
May 31, 2023
Mass murder-suicide of 32 in connection to Odaeyang cult shocks nation in 1987
[Korea Quiz] Park Eun-bin’s portfolio
May 31, 2023
You can find the correct answer(s) at the bottom of the page. The 59th Baeksang Arts Awards, celebrating the best in films, TV series and plays, were presented on April 28. Park Chan-wook's romantic thriller, "Decision to Leave," and actor Park Eun-bin from ENA’s hit TV series "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" won the grand prizes. In “Attorney Woo,” the actor portrayed a young rookie lawyer with autism who tackles difficult cases, while facing adversity and
On the front line in the war against puppy mills in Korea
May 30, 2023
Those cute little puppies in pet stores most likely have a painful, cruel past
New Korean service will quit your job for you
May 28, 2023
“I’d like to quit my job” It's a phrase that numerous workers have likely rehearsed silently in their minds on more than one occasion. However, the challenge lies not only in mustering the courage to vocalize these words in front of superiors, but in ensuring one's resignation is taken seriously, not brushed off as a mere complaint, and being let go without too much hassle. Kwon, a 27-year-old who works at a packaging company, is experiencing such difficulties now.
[Survive & Thrive] Hailing and riding a taxi
May 28, 2023
Kakao is not just the name of the mobile messenger that almost all South Koreans use. It is a Korean substitute for the US’ Uber or Southeast Asia’s Grab. KakaoT, operated by the messenger app company, is by far the most widely used app to hail a taxi, although there are smaller competitors. One of the advantages of using the apps, especially for tourists, is that they significantly reduce the likelihood of being overcharged or taken advantage of by drivers. These apps track the rout
Foreign residents of Seoul happier than Koreans: poll
May 26, 2023
Foreign residents of Seoul were happier than than their Korean neighbors, a poll conducted by Seoul City showed Thursday. The “happiness index” of foreign residents in Seoul (7.07) was higher than that of the city’s Korean residents (6.72), according to the survey of some 20,000 families, 5,000 citizens and 2,500 foreign residents of Seoul conducted from September through October last year. Over half of the foreign respondents (56.3 percent) said they wish to continue to live i
[Korean History] June 1987: Democracy takes root, at least in the Constitution
May 24, 2023
Nationwide protests of 1987 led to constitutional reforms and direct presidential election, but would not lead to fall of junta just yet
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