In South Korea, even tteokbokki can carry political meaning
Even innocent gestures can attract scrutiny.
Song Seung-hyun
Surveillance footage captures man wearing plastic bag stealing from unstaffed bakery in South Korea
JTBC reported that the man entered the bakery around 11:20 p.m. Saturday. He wore a plastic bag pulled tightly over his head with eye holes cut into the front.
4 in 10 South Korean children prefer play after school, but most end up studying
According to a recent report, 42.9 percent of respondents would like to socialise at playgrounds or internet cafes, but only 18.6 percent actually do so.
8 in 10 working South Korean mothers with preschoolers face ‘time poverty’: report
A report has found that over 80 percent of employed women with preschool-aged children experience significant shortages of sleep, leisure, and personal time, a condition…
Charging for banchan refills? Online poll among restaurateurs in South Korea highlights growing pressure
With rising food prices, more restaurant owners are questioning whether they can continue offering complimentary refills.
The world is eating more Korean kimchi, but Korea is importing more of it from China
Officials say persistent inflation and last year’s surge in domestic cabbage prices, caused by extreme weather, have continued to push demand for cheaper Chinese-made kimchi.
South Korea logs world’s longest commute, which studies say may fuel loneliness
A recent study found that South Korea recorded the longest average daily travel time among 43 countries surveyed, at 1 hour and 48 minutes. The global average is 1 hour and 8…
How a car karaoke video transformed a Filipino single mother’s life
In the video, Ryssi Avila’s hair is down, her makeup minimal, and her expression calm. Sitting in her car, she softly sings “Come What May” by Air Supply. In February 2023,…
W Korea apologises after breast cancer charity event draws backlash as ‘celebrity party’
Many questioned how a campaign that has been running for nearly two decades, supported by top celebrities and luxury brands, had reportedly raised only about 300 million won…
Elle UK apologizes for cropping Blackpink’s Rose from group photo
In Elle UK’s version, Rose, who is a global brand ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent, was missing from a photo which included Charli XCX, model Hailey Bieber, and actor Zoe…