Sales of physical albums by K-pop artists surge 67% on-year in January
The top 400 albums sold more than 4.05 million copies in and out of the country last month, up 66.9% from the same period in 2021.
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Follow the scent: Hidden jeon spot in Gongdeok Market
Gongdeok Market‘s jeon (Korean fried pancakes), also referred to as buchimgae, trace their roots back to the 1980s.
North Korea’s ‘massive scale’ crypto theft jumps 40% in 2021: Report
The UN Panel of Experts has pointed to stolen crypto as the source of illicit financing for North Korea‘s ballistic missile programs.
UN expert discusses North Korea’s human rights
The North has not granted the expert's visit to the country, despite repeated requests.
Busan publishes online guide book to attract female travelers
The 50-page guidebook suggests things to do in themes such as to feel the local youth vibe and trying new activities.
S. Korea presidential elections: How much does an election cost?
Experts have long voiced the need to revise regulations so that the bar set for entering politics is lowered for people.
South Korea’s plans for Covid-positive voters spark voting rights concerns
As many as 1 million people could be under self-quarantine by the time of the election.
N. Korea has lowest economic freedom among 177 countries: Report
North Korea’s score of 3.0 is far below the world and Asia-Pacific regional averages, which respectively logged 60 and 58.5 this year.
Two years into pandemic, international programs continue despite obstacles for students
While demand for language courses nearly halved compared to two years ago, more pursued a degree than ever last year.
US adds S. Korea to list of ‘very high’ risk countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Comoros, French Polynesia and Saint Pierre and Miquelon were also newly added to the list.