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…
Korea Open tennis matches postponed due to rain
The Olympic Park Tennis Court is seen during a rain delay at the Korea Open tennis championships in…
Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao joins star-studded ‘Physical: Asia’ lineup
UFC pioneer Kim Jong-hyun among 48 contestants from eight countries participating in the international competition Participants of “Physical:…
Asia markets open mixed after Wall Street gains on positive inflation data
 Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed Thursday after Wall Street continued to reach record highs over Fed-rate cut hopes and…
Asia markets open mostly higher ahead of key China inflation data
The city skyline of Lujiazui Shanghai Center in China, on March 13, 2024. Cfoto | Future Publishing |…
They’re tagged as ‘just resting.’ But S. Korea’s youth feels anything but rested
For some, idling away time outside labor force may be a survival strategy in a system that never…
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…
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…
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…
Number of Koreans preparing for civil service halves in 4 years: data
Officials go to work at the Government Complex Sejong. (Yonhap) The number of young adults preparing for government…
‘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…
6 out of 10 companies will hire in H2, but less openings for entry-level workers
Job-seekers attend a job fair held on July 16 in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province. (Yonhap) About 58.5 percent…