Korea–Japan tunnel proposals emerge in Unification Church scandal
First proposed by the controversial religious group in 1981, the project has long been one of its priorities.
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South Koreans hunt for old LG air conditioners after logos turn out to be pure gold
After analysing the pieces, a YouTuber confirmed that they were indeed gold and offered an appraisal value of $490.
Chinese traditional clothing sold as ‘hanbok’ on Amazon draws controversy
This has touched off criticism among Koreans, who have complained about Chinese internet users claiming that the traditional Korean garment derives from hanfu.
From loneliness to rebuilding identity: Inside lives of expat spouses in Korea
In Seoul, expat spouses rewrite story of identity, purpose, and community, led by a growing women's network.
The invisible generation: The Korea Herald
Strong headline numbers mask a widening structural collapse in youth employment.
South Korean government weighs early January K-pop concert in China amid thaw speculation
Presidential office says nothing finalised, but agencies confirm receiving schedule inquiries.
Stationery, cosmetics: What tourists in South Korea are actually buying these days
Visitors are swapping designer bags for stationery hauls and skin care splurges as spending habits take a practical turn.
Hair loss should be under greater national health insurance coverage: South Korea President Lee
Questioned on the issue, Health Minister Jeong Eun-kyeong said that treatments for hair loss arising from medical conditions are covered. However, hereditary hair loss is not, as…
Trump-Kim summit likelier in 2026, with Seoul still left in cold
US President Trump’s April 2026 China visit could reopen the window, but sanctions relief and the Ukraine war are pivotal variables.
Why K-pop dating rumours are a major headache for agencies
K-pop idols are not marketed solely as musicians, but as figures built on emotional engagement, with fandoms forming what experts describe as parasocial relationships through…