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Thu, July 7, 2022 | 03:43

Popularity of K-content drives boom in Korean language learning

The rising global popularity of Korean content - K-pop, K-dramas and films - is fueling a boom in learning the Korean language, and government agencies, as well as institutions abroad, are taking advantage of the trend to develop and expand Korean language education programs.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-03-16 14:55

Why have young Koreans become disillusioned with civil service jobs?

The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a huge blow to the job market in Korea, with numerous companies reducing job openings in order to stay afloat. According to a recent survey conducted by the Federation of Korean Industries, more than 42.1 percent of the top 500 companies in Korea said they have not mapped out recruitment plans for the first half of this year, while 7.9 percent ...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-03-11 14:02

Younger generation plays big role in new type of art investment

Four out of 10 investors who buy small shares of iconic artworks through online platforms in South Korea are from the younger generation, a local auction house said Monday.

2022-03-07 13:32

Local religious groups stand with Ukraine

In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week, many of the religious bodies in Korea have come forward to unite against the aggressor and stand with the war-stricken country.

2022-03-03 17:07

Moon tells Zelenskyy that Korea stands in solidarity with Ukrainian people

Cultural artifact-inspired merchandise gets makeover

Traditional souvenirs filling the shelves of Korean museum shops have long been stereotyped as items that lack practicality and that often fail to go well with interior decor, due to their faithful yet outdated designs.

2022-02-25 16:17

So long YOLO, young Koreans choose 'Godsaeng'

Jung Hye-in, a 32-year-old office worker in Seoul, takes dietary supplements with warm water, does a few yoga poses and reads at least one economic report every morning before starting work. During lunchtime, she takes a TOEFL class or goes for a 30-minute walk. Before going to sleep, she writes a blog about her daily life and her interest in fashion, home decoration, music a...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-02-24 14:01

AI translation key to communication in metaverse: Flitto CEO

The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in translation is becoming more important in the metaverse where people across the world can join and communicate, says Simon Lee, CEO of translation service provider, Flitto.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-02-23 17:16

Culture minister proposes Culture Olympics to IOC head

Culture Minister Hwang Hee said Tuesday he proposed holding a “Culture Olympics” to International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach during his visit to Beijing for the Winter Olympics.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-02-22 16:23

Seoul's street fashion changes with Korea's dynamic modern history

Fashion has long been more than just an eye-catching means of self-expression. Its role as a critical mirror of societal change has perhaps been witnessed most evidently in Korea's modern history, which has been nothing short of tumultuous - extending through 1910-45 Japanese colonial rule and national liberation, the 1950-53 Korean War, multiple authoritarian regimes and rap...

2022-02-17 18:02

Diverse forms of family gain spotlight in Korean media

In November 2020, Sayuri Fujita, a Japanese TV personality based in Seoul, shook up the Korean entertainment scene when her decision to become a single mother by choice was made public. She gave birth to her son, Zen, who was conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) in Japan using donor sperm, as the treatment remains a virtually impossible option for unmarried women in...

2022-02-10 15:22

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