Society
The Differing Realities Behind the ‘No-Sign Store’ Craze
It has been several years since the so-called 'no-sign store' craze began—a trend where the...
US-Iran Ceasefire Negotiations End in Vain… Vance Returns to US, Says “No Agreement Reached”
Negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war concluded on the 12th (local...
On the Scene
“Skip lunch, let‘s get some sleep” Office workers flock to nap spaces instead of restaurants
“Skip lunch, let‘s get some sleep” Office workers flock to nap spaces instead of restaurants
The lunch hour in Seoul's major business districts, Gangnam and Yeouido, is changing. As...
Senior Protection Zones ‘Silver Zones’ Neglected: 0% Installation Rate for Automated Enforcement Cameras in 7 Seoul Districts
An alley near the Gyeongdong Senior Nursing Home in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. On this street,...
Cross Finance ‘0.6% Cash Repayment Proposal’ Voluntarily Withdrawn… Victims Say, “The Accountability Process Begins Now”
As the rehabilitation process for Cross Finance Korea, an online investment-linked finance...
Trump, Hitting Record Low Approval, Sings His Own Praises on Social Media at Dawn on Easter
After dropping a 'tariff bombshell' on the world on the 2nd and pressuring Iran on the 4th...
On-site
Jongno Jewelry District ‘Deserted’ Amid Volatile Gold Prices... Transactions Plummet
Jongno Jewelry District ‘Deserted’ Amid Volatile Gold Prices... Transactions Plummet
On the afternoon of the 3rd, the jewelry district in Jongno-gu, Seoul, was quiet despite it...
The Era of Replication, Why the Younger Generation is Obsessed with ‘Fundamentalism’
In an era overflowing with AI and digital clones, 'Fundamentalism' is emerging as a trend,...
“Who pays for lectures?” Illegal Telegram sharing groups for CSAT online classes are spreading
Telegram channels that illegally share problem sets and lecture videos are spreading among...
Interview
Walter van Hattum, Minister-Counsellor of the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea: “Looking Forward to R&D and Supply Chain Cooperation with Korea”
Walter van Hattum, Minister-Counsellor of the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea: “Looking Forward to R&D and Supply Chain Cooperation with Korea”
The business ecosystems of South Korea and the European Union (EU) are evolving beyond...
Supreme Court Overturns Ruling Requiring Hong Won-sik‘s Family to Return 32 Billion Won to Dayou Holdings
The Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that ordered the family of former...
“Goodbye to Pseudo-Retro”: The 20s and 30s Generation Consuming Real ‘Antique’ Items
The consumption of 'antiques' is spreading among the 2030 generation. Unlike retro, which...
“It‘s not that I’m obsessed with fries...” Why Gen MZ is hooked on ‘ultra-short-term meetups’
"Excuse me, is this the fry meetup?" At 1 p.m. last 14th, people began gathering one by one...
The Shadow of the K-Food Boom… Domestic Food Companies Cut Staff First
A change is occurring in the food industry, which was long considered a stable sector....
“Let‘s Buy a U.S. Hospital”: K-Digital Healthcare’s Overseas Expansion Presents a Contrarian Model
Domestic digital healthcare companies are making unconventional moves to break through...
The Truth Behind the ‘Chinese Conspiracy Theory’ Surrounding Alipay Stickers
A person in their 60s surnamed A, who operates a restaurant in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, recently...
‘Yellow Envelope Act’ Takes Effect: Companies Tense Over Surge in Negotiation Demands
The so-called 'Yellow Envelope Act' (amendments to Articles 2 and 3 of the Trade Union and...
On-site
Seoul Station Plaza, the ‘Gateway to Seoul,’ Taken Over by Religious Protest Noise
Seoul Station Plaza, the ‘Gateway to Seoul,’ Taken Over by Religious Protest Noise
"If you believe in the word, you will receive spiritual blessings." On the 3rd, in front of...
On-site
“Born in China, Grown in the U.S., Headquartered in Japan” Anker: Technology Knows No Nationality
“Born in China, Grown in the U.S., Headquartered in Japan” Anker: Technology Knows No Nationality
The global mobile charging brand Anker has held its first official media event in South...
On-Site
Unmanned stores on the 1st floor, in the legal blind spot... 24-hour businesses lacking fire extinguishers
Unmanned stores on the 1st floor, in the legal blind spot... 24-hour businesses lacking fire extinguishers
Unmanned stores that keep their lights on 24/7 in every downtown alley have now become a...