Size matters? Unpacking penile surgery trends in Korea
From 'sunflower' techniques to fat grafting, penile enlargement has evolved into one of the most sought-after male sexual surgeries in Korea — but risks remain.
Lee Jaeeun
Crashed Jeju Air plane had prior incident in 2021
It had a history of its tail being struck on the runway while taking off from Seoul's Gimpo International Airport in February 2021. The accident resulted in structural damage to…
South Korea fears nationwide rail disruptions as union plans strike from Dec. 5
The unionised workers continue to demand a base salary increase of 2.5 per cent, hiring additional personnel to address severe understaffing, and transitioning to a four-team,…
What is South Korea’s 4B movement?
The term "4B" comes from bihon (no marriage), bichulsan (no childbirth), biyeonae (no dating), and bisekseu (no sex), with "bi," or "B," meaning "no." Essentially, 4B advocates…
Student backlash erupts as Dongduk Women’s University weighs coed future
The student council wrote in a statement, “We are wholly against the coeducational transition that contradicts the founding purpose of the university, which was established with…
Seoul to spend US$4.8b to encourage couples to have kids
Key components of the initiative include supporting newlyweds and prospective parents who do not yet have their own homes, and increasing the loan limit for those recently…
Two years on, thousands mourn Itaewon tragedy, calling for accountability
The tragedy claimed 159 lives, most of them young adults, during Halloween celebrations on October 29, 2022.
Seoul launches campaign to correct mistranslated Korean food
These errors stem from literal translations or automated services, which fail to convey the essence of traditional dishes.
Seoul unveils plan to move 68km of railways underground
Above-ground railways and station buildings to be transformed into parks and commercial spaces. Construction set to begin in 2028.
Seoul to spend $326m on fighting ‘loneliness’
A 24/7 hotline, 'Loneliness-free Week,' and counseling have been planned.