South Korea’s misery index reaches highest in 21 years
The misery index, which measures how people actually feel about economic distress, was originally developed by Arthur Okun, an economist from the Brookings Institute, in the 1960s.
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Meet the son of Parasite director Bong Joon-ho, Korea’s up-and-coming filmmaker Hyomin
Growing up under two filmmakers, film has always been part of his life for newcomer director Hyomin.
NFT Art 101 Conference discusses copyright issues
Even though NFTs are going through a maturing period, experts say they still offer great potential for the art industry in the future.
Blackpink’s Jennie considering HBO drama: Report
She was offered a not yet specified role for “The Idol,” an HBO drama set in music industry. The series will evolve around a female pop idol who falls for a mysterious club…
Cargo truckers end strike; damage bill in trillions
Of the industrial businesses, steelmakers saw the most damage at 1.15 trillion won.
S. Korean President’s supposed ‘love of English’ raises eyebrows
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s unusual tendency of using English words instead of local terms is annoying some.
As US Fed decision looms, Kospi sinks under 2,500
Besides the “red-hot” US inflation dragging down South Korea’s benchmark Kospi, South Korea also faces uncertainties due to global policy tightening and geopolitical tension.
‘Squid Game’ to return for 2nd season
Executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk said the "boyfriend" of the show's animatronic doll, Young-hee, will be introduced next season, but the schedule was not revealed.
K-pop industry seeks ways to join eco-friendly movement
Major entertainment companies have started taking initial steps toward making physical albums and even merchandise more sustainably.
Kim Jong Un tightens discipline, calls for officials to root out ‘unrevolutionary acts’
At the fifth enlarged plenary meeting of the party’s eighth Central Committee, the North Korean leader had called for stronger self-defense measures to tackle “very serious”…