More self-employed work alone in South Korea
Korea's self-employed working alone posted an on-year increase for the 42nd consecutive month starting from February 2019.
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South Korea asks Japanese coast guard vessel to stop survey in Japan’s EEZ
A similar case had occurred in the same waters in Jan 2021.
Does South Korea need a ‘loneliness minister’?
Despite the apparent lack of momentum, there are indications that the Korean government could be more involved in the issues of social isolation and loneliness.
Korea, Mongolia to strengthen strategic partnership, cooperate on rare earth supply
A South Korean official also said that Seoul will explore ways to work together with Mongolia for diversifying the country’s supply chain.
South Korea expert advises ending testing regulations for inbound travellers
An expert from the committee said that the Covid-19 tests that travellers are required to take before entering South Korea need to be substituted with tests that they take after…
BTS, Blackpink, Seventeen win big at MTV Video Music Awards
Winning the group of the year award for the fourth consecutive year, K-pop sensation BTS was also the most-nominated group of this year’s awards ceremony.
‘Min Hee-jin Effect’: How the K-pop mastermind is doing things differently
Skipping the usual step-by-step process, Hee-jin’s label released the official music video of NewJeans’ first single, “Attention”, even before unveiling the names of the…
Ramen, ramyun, or ramyeon? Stories behind the popular instant noodles
Ramen, ramyeon or ramyun – one may ask: Why does it even matter? Some say it does so because to many Koreans, ramen and ramyeon are two different dishes.
How a Filipino-Argentinian star broke into the Kpop scene
Starting out as a commercial model, to a big star in the Philippines, Chanty Videla put a stop to her successful career back home to become a K-pop idol.
Govt. to introduce stronger health warnings on cigarette packaging
The new regulation, due to take effect Dec. 23, requires companies to have more graphic warnings on cigarette products.