Youth exodus to Seoul deepens, driven by wage gap and job concentration
Reports show that people in their twenties and thirties have an increasingly negative perception of regions outside of Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province, largely due to a…
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Will the end of South Korea’s aesthetics VAT refund drive medical tourists away?
Long supported by Korea’s price competitiveness, the industry warns that losing the tax incentive will not only raise costs for patients but also weaken pricing transparency, a…
Seoul braces for transit disruption as major walkout looms
According to the three labor unions of Seoul Metro, the operator of Subway Lines Nos. 1-8, final negotiations with management are scheduled for Thursday. The unions are calling…
From shipyards to steel mills, South Korean manufacturers get meme makeovers to woo Gen Z
Once defined by rigid hierarchies and a smokestack-era image, the country’s manufacturing sector is now fighting a perception gap as it competes with IT firms and startups for…
Lexus, Volvo, Audi vie for 4th place in Korea’s import car spot
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla dominate the top three by a wide margin.
Why Korea is suddenly talking about Arctic shipping route
South Korea’s nominee for Oceans Minister, Chun Jae‑soo, has highlighted the strategic importance of opening an Arctic shipping route—prompting plans to relocate the…
Where did Korea’s city cars go? Find out in 2 minutes
The segment, which saw annual sales of over 200,000 units and left iconic models like the Tico and Matiz, has continued to decline, dropping another 32 percent to just 36,989…
Brewing heritage: How Korea’s traditional alcohol is finding new life
Hands-on brewing classes and diverse flavor profiles are drawing younger generations into Korea’s centuries-old drinking traditions.
From fad to lifestyle: Slow-ageing diet gains momentum among young South Koreans
The buzzword "slow aging" refers to a lifestyle focused on extending lifespans through good habits while minimizing physical and mental stress.
Local food festivals in South Korea enjoy unexpected popularity as snacks go viral
About 250,000 bowls of fresh noodle ramyeon were sold during the festival, which is six times last year’s sales of 40,000.