Mired in Asian financial crisis and under IMF-led bailout program, South Koreans endure mass layoffs, corporate bankruptcies and asset devaluation

Find the answer at the bottom. Young Koreans are quick to recognize and respond to new trends. Although this trait has some merits, it also has downsides. Coupled with materialism, peer pressure and showy consumption, many feel they need to possess certain trendy items, like sneakers, backpacks or high-end puffer jackets made by expensive brands, in order to “blend in” with their friends. This phenomenon gave rise to the widely used slang term, “deunggol beureikeo (등골 브레이

Fashion, gadgets and pop culture from the turn of the new millennium capture hearts of young Koreans, evoke nostalgia in older generations

Once a hub for budget-conscious college students and ‘goshi' exam prep students, Seoul’s southwestern neighborhood embraces more diverse, yet still youthful population

Complexity of speech levels, honorifics and emphasis on age in Korean culture often overwhelm learners

Find the answer at the bottom of the page. As in many other languages, the Korean language has slang terms involving various animals. For a person to be likened to a fox in Korean, it means that person is sly and cunning. While “foxy” in the English language also has such a meaning, it is more commonly used to refer to an attractive woman. The opposite of a fox in Korea would be a bear, which refers to a person who is slow-witted and not skilled in reading the room. Fox and bea

'Open up without fear': then-President Kim Dae-jung's bold decision proved to be the right one

More young Koreans visit photogenic art exhibitions to digitize cultural, artistic experience on social media

In a bid to tackle a dwindling youth population, South Korea’s southeastern province of North Gyeongsang is trying a new strategy: inviting Asian teens to enroll at its high schools as a means to cultivate potential future residents. North Gyeongsang Province is currently in the process of selecting 72 teens from six different countries in Asia for admissions to schools within the province for the upcoming school year thatstarts in March 2024. Eligible countries are Vietnam, Thailand, Ind

Nearly 25 years after the country last carried out an execution, Constitutional Court deliberates on capital punishment for 3rd time

Find the correct answer at the bottom of this page. South Korea tops the world in terms of convenience stores, with an average one shop per 1,106 persons across the country as of March this year. It may be only natural that these stores have become an integral part of everyday life for Koreans by providing diverse services at affordable costs. Many budget-conscious office workers and students start their day at convenience stores with a cup of freshly brewed coffee. The GS25 franchise, the ind

Korean internet cafes aim for revival as esports hubs

Some local businesses’ requests for tips spark complaints from the public who are not familiar with tipping

VANK chief highlights the meaning behind success of pure Korean name generating website

Gou's summer hit 'Nanana' tops European charts as she does live gigs back-to-back around the globe