Korea’s dried seaweed, ramyeon exports hit new highs
The ministry explained that overseas sales of Korean seaweed products increased amid their growing popularity as low-calorie, healthy snacks among foreigners.
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LGBTQ+ groups vow support for pastor expelled after blessing gay people
The judicial committee of the Gyeonggi Province branch of the church had sentenced Rev. Lee to expulsion, the highest degree of punishment for the Korean Methodist Church.1
15% of Korean workers beaten or cursed at in workplace: survey
In one of the cases reported to the civic group, an employee was forced to kneel down for 20 minutes after failing to answer the CEO's question.
South Korea eyes chip alliance with Netherlands
This aligns with South Korea's efforts to stabilize the critical chip supply for its weapon system.
Born rich, promoted young: Chaebol scions become president just after 40
Family-controlled conglomerates in South Korea are called chaebol, and make up a majority of the leading firms in the country.
After roller-coaster year for K-pop stocks, what to expect next year?
The K-pop industry is going through a transitional period, in which it strives to go beyond its achievements to truly enter the mainstream and become a sustainably growing market.
Suneung without ‘killer questions’ still not easy, results show
Results and analysis of over 440,000 examinees released by the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation suggested that exams in all subjects were more challenging than last…
AliExpress vows to invest 10 billion won to root out fake goods in Korea
The announcement comes amid ongoing consumer complaints about counterfeit goods purchased through the platform since its official debut in South Korea in 2018.
Blackpink survives 7-year curse, renews exclusive contract with YG
However, it still remains unclear whether individual members will be renewing their exclusive contracts with YG.
Half of young people struggling financially: Seoul
The study revealed that most of Seoul’s youth population first resorted to personal relationships to overcome economic hardships, then turned to resources further afield.