Lunch costs surge in Seoul’s business districts
The trend reflects shifting work styles and eating habits, as workers increasingly seek variety, speed and healthier options.
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South Korean police nab 474 suspects over deepfake sex crimes; 80% teens
Minors aged 10-14, who are exempt from criminal liability, amounted to 15 percent, or 71 people.
Nearly 60% of South Koreans see AI’s benefits outweighing risks
When asked about AI’s advantages, 30.6 percent of respondents highlighted “improved convenience in daily life,” and 19.6 percent noted “increased efficiency in work…
South Korea’s COVID-19 hospitalizations surge in July
This surge comes despite the country lowering its COVID-19 crisis level from “alert” to the lowest “interest” level on May 1, following a sharp decline in confirmed cases…
Samgyeopsal prices surge in Seoul, breaking 20,000 won mark for first time
This price increase represents a more than 20 percent increase from three years ago, when one serving — 200 grams — was approximately 16,500 won. In response, restaurants have…
More South Koreans say they plan long-distance trips this year
Many of yeogi.com's, a local online tourist agency, survey respondents said they will leave for North America or Europe.
Tourists to South Korea getting younger
Of 11.03 million tourists to Korea in 2023, 3.93 million (35.6 per cent) were under the age of 31. Those aged 21-30 were 2.79 million (25.3 per cent), while those 20 and under…
K-pop generates 8 of world’s 10 most-sold albums in 2022
K-pop supergroup BTS ranked No. 2 with “Proof” and Stray Kids came in fourth with “Maxident,” closely followed by Seventeen’s “Face the Sun” at fifth and Enhypen’s…
Global chip revenue up only 1.1% in 2022: report
Samsung Electronics topped the chipmaker list by revenue, with a market share of 10.9 percent, followed by Intel, SK hynix and Qualcomm.
K-pop album sales hit record high in first half of 2022
By artist, BTS topped the list in the number of albums sold in the first half of this year with 4.52 million copies.