Pig farm owner arrested for disposing of Thai worker’s dead body
The deceased had lived and worked at the farm for nearly a decade and a post-mortem autopsy suggests he likely died of underlying health problems, rather than as a result of…
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What’s behind helicopter parents on school trips?
Tragedies like Sewol, Itaewon play a part in the breakdown of public trust, some say.
North Korea to impose harsher penalties on use of South Korean slang
Details on punishments for violators were not revealed. However, watching, keeping or distributing media from capitalist countries can be punishable by death.
Death of Korea’s ‘villa king’ leaves hundreds with empty pockets
His properties have been confiscated by the local court due to his debt in real estate taxes, casting uncertainty over the retrieval of the victims’ deposits.
No need to fly: Experience Japan in Korea
From Japanese theme park to ryokan-style hotels, anime-themed cafes, businesses tap into recovery in interest in Japan.
Mosque project pits villagers against Muslims in Daegu
A corner of Daehyeong-dong in the southern conservative city of Daegu is the site of one of the most acrimonious cultural conflicts in South Korea today.
French chef’s culinary tour to Itaewon ends in tragedy
34-year-old French chef Guenego Limamou had visited Itaewon on Oct 29 to explore local eateries in the back alleys of Seoul's popular nightlife district.
South Korea urged to join race for foreign talent: Report
According to a report, highly-skilled workers only made up 10 per cent of employment visas granted to 406,669 foreigners in 2021.
Seoul ‘moon village’ becomes tourist trap
These villages formed during Seoul’s break-neck development in the 70s and 80s, when the poor were pushed out of downtown to make room for office buildings and apartments.
Koreans’ two all-time favourite snacks named among Asia’s 50 best street foods
Gimbap and tteokbokki, Korea’s two popular street foods, have been named to CNN’s list of the top 50 street foods in Asia.