K-pop boy bands losing allure as career choice
While many girls still aspire to this dream, boys are increasingly turning away from the aspiration, as they become more aware of the hard realities of becoming a K-pop star.
South Korea
South Korea eschews dog stews for black goat stews to beat summer heat
July 15 was Chobok in South Korea, which marks the first of the three hottest days of summer between July and August. The centuries-old practice sees South Koreans eating dog meat…
South Korea’s weapons in war against suicides
On the front lines of suicide prevention, the country combines tech, detailed targeting of hazardous materials, and human intervention.
Heavy rain hits Seoul, Gyeonggi
First heavy rain watch issued across greater Seoul area, with the heavy rains causing rush-hour traffic disruptions and home evacuations.
Ex-CIA official indicted on suspicion of working with South Korean spy agency
Sue Mi Terry, a renowned expert on Korean Peninsula issues, has been indicted on charges of acting as an unregistered agent for the South Korean government since at least 2013 and…
Climate Clock to drop below 5-year mark for 1st time on Monday
The Climate Clock counts down to the five-year-deadline until the Earth exceeds the 1.5 degree-Celcius global warming limit, highlighting the rapid global temperature rise due to…
Prominent North Korean defector likely to be named head of unification council
Tae Yong-ho, a former North Korean deputy ambassador to Britain, has completed a candidate review process for the position of secretary general for the Peaceful Unification…
President Yoon likely to name new police chief, promote his secretaries soon
According to local reports, Yoon is considering replacing the labor minister and the science minister. An official of the presidential office said on condition of anonymity that…
Longer working life: The Korea Herald
Korea’s rapid aging and low fertility can cause complex problems in every corner of society. Among others, concerns are mounting that decreasing labor supply will lower…
South Korean illustrator’s reinterpretations of the hanbok prize originality
Wooh Na-young's Koreanization of “Alice in Wonderland” at a solo exhibition in June 2013 proved to be a big hit. The image of Alice in a hanbok was a sensation not only to…