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[Weekender] From hearth to oven: Coal mining history baked into ‘yeontan’ bread
Dec 23, 2023
Miniature cakes modeled after coal briquettes honors fading history of deep pit miners in Korea
Commuters rise early to avoid rush hour
Dec 22, 2023
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
[Korea Quiz] Hoesik etiquette
Dec 20, 2023
Find the answer at the bottom. Alcohol is often served to encourage freer social interaction, but being aware of local drinking customs is also recommended for avoiding awkward situations. The end of the year is a common time for group or office dinners in Korea, where following a drinking etiquette developed from Korean Confucianism -- with its formal displays of respect for elders and those of higher status in a group -- is often considered important. At after-work group dinners called &q
Five facts about Korea's spicy affair with ramyeon
Dec 19, 2023
Beyond a cheap go-to meal, ramyeon has become a cultural icon, inspiring everything from film lines to international cravings
English name policies at work: top-down policy or horizontal culture?
Dec 18, 2023
Despite mixed employee reactions, the trend of using English names at work continues to gain momentum in Korea
3 in 10 new couples embrace DINK lifestyle
Dec 18, 2023
Nearly 30 percent of Korean couples who have been married for less than five years both work and have no children, according to a report released Monday by Statistics Korea. Among the 815,357 such couples, 28.7 percent were “dual-income, no kids” couples, or DINKs. It represented more than a 10 percentage point increase from 2015. The shift toward the DINK lifestyle is attributed to various factors, including the increased participation of women in the workforce, a growing societal
From receiver to giver - a survivor’s tale of transformation
Dec 16, 2023
When foreign nationals come to South Korea, they often face the challenge of navigating various cultural differences. For Ju Chan-yang, a Korean from across the border, the disparities she had to grapple with were more intricate and subtle. In light of Human Rights Day, The Korea Herald spoke with Ju, who defected from North Korea in 2010. Life in North Korea Life in North Korea for Ju was riddled with hardships from the start. Three years after her birth in 1991, North Korea faced its worst f
[Korean History] In 2012, K-pop makes leap from 'Gangnam' to the world
Dec 15, 2023
Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style' makes a splash on the world music scene, paving the way for a bigger Korean wave
[Korea Quiz] Dokdo, jewel in East Sea
Dec 13, 2023
Find the answer at the bottom. The South Korean island of Dokdo is an ecological jewel, situated furthest from the mainland. Comprised of two islets and 89 surrounding rock outcrops, the entirety of Dokdo is designated a natural monument and is under protection. The waters surrounding Dokdo are home to various marine creatures and rare marine plants, including band-rumped storm petrels, streaked shearwaters and black-tailed gulls. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, as of Aug
All Koreans need for Christmas is ... a cake?
Dec 12, 2023
In absence of traditional Christmas dish, cakes have become synonymous with holiday celebration
[Korean History] Deadly sinking of Navy ship in 2010 marks worst postwar military disaster
Dec 6, 2023
46 S. Korean Navy personnel killed in torpedo attack by N. Korea; lingering conspiracies suggest alternative causes despite lack of evidence
[Korea Quiz] Voluminous traditional Korean porcelain
Dec 6, 2023
Find the answer at the bottom. Large, voluminous and round white pottery vessels known as “moon jars” stand as quintessential examples of South Korea’s Joseon-era porcelain art. Originating from the late 17th century, these distinctive porcelain jars maintained their popularity through the late Joseon period, setting themselves apart as unique creations not replicated in China or Japan. The term "moon jar" is a relatively recent invention, created by Korean mode
Storing away for a more compact life
Dec 5, 2023
Storage rental businesses surge in Seoul's expensive home market
[Korea Beyond Korea] Korean Studies gaining traction at Complutense University of Madrid
Dec 4, 2023
MADRID -- The Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) in Spain's capital boasts a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1293. As one of the world's oldest universities, it recently added Korean as a minor course within the Department of Asian Studies in 2021. Professor Yang Eun-sook, who has led Korean Studies at the university for 15 years, expressed a renewed sense of excitement for the future during an interview with The Korea Herald in October. Yang anticipates that Korea
[Korea Beyond Korea] Chae Man-sik expert delivers Korean literature to Spanish readers
Dec 4, 2023
University of Salamanca modern languages professor continues to translate Korean novels into Spanish
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