Why Koreans keep buying books they admit are shallow
Paying for ‘healing essay’ in Korea is less about reading than buying feeling you’re caring for yourself properly…
Kospi extends record run, marks 5th day of all-time highs
An electronic board at a Hana Bank dealing room in central Seoul shows the Kospi at 3,431.37, up…
Australians among biggest K-beauty buyers as snail mucin, salmon sperm and ‘glass skin’ lure skincare shoppers
It’s called “Hallyu” — the Korean Wave. First it was K-pop, then K-dramas, and now K-beauty, riding the…
Child depression jumps 70% in 4 years
(123rf) Children and adolescents suffering depression increased significantly from 2020 to 2024, with well over 80,000 being treated…
K-pop Group IVE Shares Favorite Tracks From New Album ‘IVE Secret’
K-pop girl group IVE is sharing their favorite songs from their new album, IVE Secret, and their favorite…
Seoul stocks open higher on hopes for Fed’s rate cut
An electronic board showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index at a dealing room of the Hana Bank…
MONSTA X Celebrates 10 Years With New Album “THE X”
MONSTA X – THE X – Forbes Exclusive Starship Entertainment It seems like only yesterday when K-pop powerhouse…
About 30% of children in care facilities take medication for mental health disorders: data
Adderall, a medication used to treat ADHD. (Newsis) Nearly 30 percent of children living in institutional care facilities…
BTS’ Jin breaks tour revenue record for Asian solo act
(Credit: Big Hit Music) Jin of BTS raked in record revenue for an Asian solo artist through his…
‘KPOPPED’ Gets Awkward but Cute with K-pop Idols and Classic Popstars – TV Appetizer
(want images of the K-pop Idols and Popstars? keep scrolling) Alright, here’s the tea on Apple TV+’s new…
Life insurance, while living: Korea to turn death benefits into retirement income
Reform aims to ease strain on retirees as 4 in 10 elderly live in poverty Senior citizens at…
‘Ajeossi phone’ no more: Samsung freshens image with AI, sleeker tech
Visitors try out the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 at a foldable phone experience zone jointly…