Tokyo, Seoul look toward 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who places great importance on Japan, faces difficulties in managing his administration, and details of new cooperation agreements between…
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Sales of warehouse stores in South Korea rise amid high dining-out costs
Over the past three years, prices for dining out in Korea have risen sharply, even exceeding the average increase in consumer prices, according to Statistics Korea. In May alone,…
Japan-S. Korea public opinion survey: Understanding of security cooperation deepens, but problems remain
Against the background of this worsening security environment, there may be a growing awareness in South Korea that cooperation not only with the United States but also with…
Does Apple Intelligence have an edge over Galaxy AI?
With the market's high anticipation for the latecomer to the AI race, Apple’s rather underwhelming unveiling did not help its shares go up. On Monday, the company's stock price…
North Korean soldiers briefly cross inter-Korean border, return after warning shots
About 20 North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line within the Demilitarised Zone separating the two Koreas in the central section of the border at around 12:30…
South Korea sees record-high number of new businesses by senior citizens
According to Statistics Korea, a total of 276,000 new companies were founded in the first quarter, excluding those related to real estate. Of those, 38,000 were founded by people…
South Korean patients feel let down by doctors’ strike
Four months into the prolonged medical standoff, patients, once again, are left on edge as medical professors and private practitioners are set to take a day off next week.
Incheon gym draws fire for banning ‘ajumma’ or older women
The term has grown to incorporate derogatory implications over the years, with Koreans being reluctant to use it, especially in public or official situations.
Prosecution launches investigation into former first lady Kim Jung-sook’s trip to India
According to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office, it has recently decided to open the investigation amid growing controversy that her visit wasted taxpayer money.
Seoul ranks 9th in global startup ecosystem: report
Four Asian cities are included in the top 10 ranking of global startup ecosystems, including Singapore at seventh, Beijing at eighth, and Tokyo at 10th.