Move over, running clubs. Bookstores are South Korea’s new dating spots
Rising youth readership and interest in book-driven connections fuel the rise of bookshops as places for romantic encounters.
Choi Jae-hee
South Korea’s youngest children see sharpest rise in antidepressant use
Antidepressant use among those under 19 more than doubles in five years.
Debate grows over South Korea’s elementary sex education textbook highlighting gender diversity
Some advocates say it is inevitable for young children to learn about different definitions of sex and gender.
Video of Japanese woman pushing Korean child sparks outrage
The incident appears to resemble cases involving so-called "butsukari otoko," a term used in Japan for individuals who deliberately collide with passersby.
Revenge for hire spreads in South Korea via Telegram
Cases suggest a pattern of Telegram-based hiring and cryptocurrency payments, making it harder for police to track those involved.
Korean skin care slaps — literally
Despite online claims that slapping the skin boosts absorption, experts say it has little real effect — aside from the oddly satisfying feel.
Cheeks like a Mongolian baby? South Korean blush ad sparks controversy
Calls grow for greater sensitivity amid K-beauty’s expanding global reach.
BTS’ big comeback show puts some wedding plans on edge
As the K-pop supergroup is expected to take over the Gwanghwamun area for its first performance in four years, some couples brace for wedding-day disruptions.
No winter break for Seoul’s cram school hub
Even camper vans are mobilised to support students’ all-day 'hagwon' schedules.
Koreans now eat less than 1 bowl of rice per day: data
Koreans’ per capita rice consumption has more than halved in 30 years.