Even in bitter cold, these Korean runners keep going, thanks to one clear innovation
Roofed with thin plastic, greenhouse-style outdoor tracks make winter running more accessible, but safety concerns linger.
Choi Jae-hee
Dubai chewy cookie frenzy in South Korea sends pistachio prices soaring threefold
A 1kg bag of unshelled pistachios has jumped from 20,000 won ($13.61) in early December to roughly 80,000 won ($54.32) as of Thursday.
South Koreans hunt for old LG air conditioners after logos turn out to be pure gold
After analysing the pieces, a YouTuber confirmed that they were indeed gold and offered an appraisal value of $490.
Fly before the baby comes: Behind the ‘babymoon’ craze in South Korea
Expectant couples hit the road for belly shots and more, but experts warn of potential risks.
Fear spreads at Seoul National University as feral dogs roam campus
According to the Gwanak-gu Office, a total of 63 stray dogs were captured in the district between January and October this year, marking a steady rise from 46 in 2023 and 56 last…
Depression, bipolar disorder rise sharply among young Koreans
Four in ten Koreans diagnosed with depression last year under the age of 40, data shows.
BTS’ RM calls on global leaders to support culture in APEC speech
The BTS leader becomes the first K-pop artist to address world leaders at the APEC CEO summit.
South Korea’s Gyeongju ready to welcome the world as APEC week begins
With final preparations underway amid tight security and tourist inflow, locals do their part to bridge borders.
Seoul to build first civilian nuclear bunker by 2028
The large-scale complex comprises 16 apartment buildings spanning three basement levels, up to 22 floors above ground and a total of 1,240 residential units.
‘Korea Glow Up’: How beauty, anti-ageing industry is powering South Korea’s medical tourism
Local desire for youthful glow drives growth of affordable, expert clinics, which now attract growing wave of foreign patients.