Still paying for children, middle-aged Koreans not ready for retirement
(Getty Image) Retirement anxiety is growing among South Koreans in their 40s and 50s. More than 6 out…
The thousand faces of Lee Su-ji, Korea’s sharpest comedy chameleon
Comic-turned influencer builds alter-ego empire — and accidentally tanked luxury outerwear trend Lee Su-ji (CP Entertainment) Pull up…
BTS to release 14-track full-length album on March 20
World tour details to be announced Jan. 14 BTS (Big Hit Music) Global K-pop sensation BTS will return…
AI-generated misleading ads proliferate, prompting government action
Captured from a joint press release by relevant government ministries. (Yonhap) Misleading advertising created with artificial intelligence is…
Longing for utopia at Amorepacific’s headquarters
“Willing To Be Vulnerable-Transparent Balloon” by Lee Bul (Courtesy of the artist and HO-AM Foundation) Contemporary artist Lee…
Strong exports, weak currency: Why the won can’t catch a break
Economists say pressure from US-led AI boom reflects global capital shifts — not Korea-specific vulnerabilities — calling for…
Ador terminates contract with NewJeans’ Danielle
(Credit: Ador) Ador announced Monday the termination of its exclusive contract with NewJeans member Danielle. The company said…
Face recognition required to set up all new smartphones from Tuesday
Newsis Face recognition will be mandatory when setting up a new smartphone starting Tuesday, local media reported. Under…
Korea overhauls forex rules to stabilize won
Measures target dollar shortages as won slides; presidential office seeks support from top conglomerates An electronic board at…
Too thin to buy? Why ultraslim phones from Samsung, Apple aren’t selling
Battery anxiety, pricing tradeoffs, unclear gains blunt demand for slimmer designs The Galaxy S25 Edge is displayed at…
When ‘oppa’ becomes ‘-ssi’: linguistic markers of K-drama
In K-dramas, how characters address each other reveals their true relationship If you’ve ever felt a K-drama relationship…
No more benefits for deadbeats: Estranged parents won’t receive dead child’s pension funds
New revision clarifies that parents who abandoned their children aren’t entitled receive any benefit from the child’s death.…