Korea has had only one woman at the pinnacle of power, and women in politics still struggle for equal representation

From student and teacher to husband and wife, one couple shares unconventional love story to spread value of true love in society

Habit-forming apps useful for tracking daily progress and accomplishments, but in the end one has to build own habits, experts say

A 5-meter-tall, bloodthirsty, gelatinous cube is slowly edging nearer and attempting to engulf you whole -- what do you do? Such a strange scenario might be familiar to those engaging in tabletop role-playing games, or TRPGs. As the name suggests, TRPGs are usually played around a table in a small group. In contrast to other board games, role-playing games can be played with a set of peculiar dice or figurines similar to those one might encounter on a movie set for "The Lord of the Rings

Find the answer at the bottom. A movie that sells over 10 million tickets in South Korea is considered a box office smash hit. In contrast to the global cinema benchmark of 1 billion dollars in worldwide box office sales, the Korean standard for a film's commercial success focuses on the number of tickets sold here -- specifically the figure of 10 million. This threshold holds importance for Korea's filmmakers as it signifies that approximately 20 percent of the country's po

People-pleasing cute acts offer window into role of cute behavior in Korean culture

Air travel has become a common affair for many -- not just for grown-ups, but also for tiny tots. Yet, as more families travel with young children, the number of those who feel irritated by the presence of little ones on flights seems to have risen in recent years. In August 2022, a 46-year-old man on an Air Busan flight, enraged by a crying baby, hurled insults and threats at the child's parents. When the flight landed, he was arrested on charges of violating aviation security laws. Crying

Find the answer at the bottom. Which animal do you see featured on many calendars for the new year? In a number of East and Southeast Asian countries, including South Korea, each year is symbolized by one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, known as "tti" in Korean -- the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig -- together forming a 12-year cycle. Every person is designated a zodiac animal based on their birth year, ensuring that those

Nine people share their feelings for a city that buzzes with 10 million lives

Impending regulations for hangover remedies look to bring more science to market

Sewol ferry sinking that killed 304, including 250 teenagers on school trip, traumatized nation for years

Find the answer at the bottom. All seven members of BTS are currently doing their military service, putting their lives as globetrotting K-pop stars temporarily on hold. This means that except for Suga -- who is doing alternative service at a community center in Seoul -- they train, work and sleep in the barracks alongside other conscripts. Also, they eat the same food and get the same pay. Among the seven, the member earning the highest monthly salary in the military is Jin, or Sergeant Ki

New data reveals where the front lines are in the country's battle against suicide

Miniature cakes modeled after coal briquettes honors fading history of deep pit miners in Korea

Nearly 1 in 4 South Korean workers beat the morning traffic rush by leaving home before 7 a.m., according to data released Thursday by Statistics Korea and SK Telecom. Analyzing data from 7.12 million commuters, the findings revealed that 24.6 percent hit the road before 7 a.m., with the figure swelling to 50.8 percent by 8 a.m. These early birds spend an average 34.7 minutes commuting one way, and those living in cities surrounding Seoul endure even longer journeys, averaging 40.3 minutes. That