Cash gifts, guest lists and early gatherings: Inside South Korea’s wedding culture
The country's weddings have long been about families as much as the bride and groom, but that is beginning to change.
Park Jun-hee
‘Our sea is gone’: South Korean traditional female divers seek answers, compensation
Fifty-two female divers protest outside a construction firm in southern Seoul, claiming a harbor project cost them their livelihood.
Why South Korea keeps returning to soccer every four years
Anchored by memories of the country’s 2002 miracle run, the World Cup transcends sports in South Korea, becoming an expression of unity, belonging and collective emotion.
Starbucks US headquarters apologises to victims of South Korea’s May 18 Uprising over ‘inappropriate’ marketing campaign
The apology follows backlash after the coffee chain, operated by Shinsegae affiliate E-Mart, launched an online promotion named “Tank Day” on the anniversary of the May 18…
‘Go to the nursing room for hot water’: Tourists’ Incheon Airport cup noodle hack sparks backlash
One user wrote that airport convenience stores do not provide hot water, but the nursing rooms there offer free hot water, and suggested that travellers go there.
Number of overseas schools offering Korean classes jumps 54% in four years: data
2,777 schools abroad operate Korean language classes as of end-2025, Education Ministry data shows.
Why nationality is more than a personal choice in South Korea
Nationality is seen through the lens of fairness, placing public expectations on even private family decisions.
Ancient DNA reveals close-kin marriage, family-based sacrificial burials in Korea’s Silla Kingdom
'Sunjang' during Silla era may have claimed entire households, a new study suggests.
Korean American players look to shine for Team Korea at 2026 WBC
Baseball players Jahmai Jones, Dane Dunning, and Shay Whitcomb honour their mothers by representing Korea.
Snowboarding, once a fringe sport, wins Korea medals
Yu Seung-eun's bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics signals a new chapter in Korea's Winter Games history, beyond the skating stronghold.