Korean hospitals dominate Newsweek’s Asia-Pacific specialty rankings
According to Newsweek’s “Best Specialised Hospitals Asia-Pacific 2026” rankings released Wednesday, Asan Medical Center ranked first in five specialities: cardiology,…
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Young dancers seek freedom in Korea’s growing street dance scene
As K-pop and TV propel street dance into the mainstream, Korean dancers try to keep its grassroots culture alive.
With temples, churches, citizens and officials pitching in, Busan braces for BTS’ homecoming
After months of planning, debate, and a scramble to solve accommodation woes, the South Korean city is ready to roll out the purple carpet for the K-pop group's Army.
From niche hobby to public courts — pickleball gains ground in South Korea
Players and organisers say the sport is now entering a new phase in Korea, driven by changing attitudes toward fitness, affordability, and social leisure.
From a street rescue to a second chance: How one Chihuahua’s story in Seoul mobilised a community
What began as a split-second decision by a passerby has since grown into a story about how fragile and complex South Korea’s rescue system can be — and how many people it can…
Chicken emerges as world’s favorite Korean dish, as global awareness hits record high
Cultural hype has long surrounded Korean fried chicken — this year’s global survey finally proves it.
Late-life love in Jongno: Inside Seoul’s ‘I’m Solo’ for seniors
As the nation's population ages, one Seoul district’s matchmaking event for seniors offers not just romance but a prescription against loneliness.
South Korea’s working parents challenge ban on dawn delivery
South Korea’s dawn delivery services are drawing renewed attention after a public petition opposing possible restrictions gained thousands of signatures, following online…
A dog on the loose – and a morning rescue in Seoul that became something more
Nationwide statistics paint a sobering picture of a reality facing impounded animals. Of all rescued animals, 18.5 percent were euthanised and 27.6 percent died of natural causes,…
White House official’s K-beauty haul draws attention amid APEC diplomacy in Gyeongju
“South Korea skincare finds,” she captioned the post with a heart emoji, showing a carefully arranged display of Korean skincare products — from sheet masks and "zero pore"…