Once dominant in the early 2000s before smartphones, digital cameras make comeback as retro trend

Find the answer at the bottom. Depending on one's cultural background, one may celebrate various milestones in life. In South Korea, the first significant milestone for a baby is surviving the first 100 days of life. Although rare now, in the past, families -- often wealthy ones -- would invite relatives, neighbors and friends to a celebratory banquet marking the baby’s 100th day. This custom stemmed from the high infant mortality rates of the past, which records show stood at

With small bodies and cute features, Pomeranians, bichons frises lead pet dog preferences, but what happens if they fall out of favor?

Where does the value of liquor lie at gatherings involving food and alcohol: in its price tag or in its mood-enhancing role? The social pressure on non-drinkers to chip in for their friends' alcoholic drinks is a contentious issue here, as shared platters, paid for collectively, often make up the bulk of the bill, unlike in some societies where individuals typically cover the cost of their own meals and drinks. Indeed, anonymous online discussion forums such as Blind, for verified employe

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Adult children of Korean adoptees reflect on how their parents' stories impacted their lives, identities and right to their roots

Find the answer at the bottom. The Three Kingdoms period (57 BC-AD 668) was a fascinating era in the Korean Peninsula's early history, marked by rivalry and exchanges among three distinctively different kingdoms, each possessing its own charm and history. The distinctive appeals of the three kingdoms -- Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla -- along with their evolving dynamics, leading to their eventual unification under one conqueror, make this period one of Korean history's most studied ti

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Parents seek outdated, used phones to minimize distractions for children

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High gold prices prompt parents to cash in on baby rings, while gift givers feel the pinch

Find the answer at the bottom. Six out of every 10 South Korean nationals live in apartments, earning South Korea the nickname, "the Republic of Apartments." According to law here, structures featuring multiple housing units per floor and standing at least five stories tall are considered apartments. Locals refer to them as “apateu.” As of 2022, apartment homes made up 64 percent of Korea's 19.16 million homes, according to Statistics Korea. Similar to many societa

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Outlandish apartment names encounter regulatory restrictions as they prioritize extravagance over practicality

Rubber band therapy Amidst the ever-evolving landscape of hi-tech skin gadgets, a new trend has captured the attention of South Koreans, with a promise of swift lifting and contouring effects. All that’s required is a simple pair of rubber bands. The secret? Hang the rubber bands around your ears for about 10 minutes. This therapy has earned public endorsements from celebrities like Seo In-guk, Myung Se-bin and Kim Ha-young, with a variety of related content available on YouTube and