Soaring number of Korean coffee-drinkers sparks fresh changes in cafe business

Korean cafes transforming into optimal places to study

New attempts at upscale drinks signal change in the offing

Cafes tap into the growing demand for resting and healing places in crowded cities

More amateur cyclists find pleasure in riding, a getaway from work

For riders, the way to work is the time for a workout

Gwangju Royal Ceramic Fest Gwangju Royal Ceramic Festival is held annually in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, where royal ceramic ware was first created during the Joseon period. Launched in 1998, the festival is comprised of various programs such as performances, exhibitions, and hands-on activities. The festival is held from April 22 to May 7, and the visiting hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is open to visitors of all ages and there is no admission fee. A separate admission fee is requir

Despite the positive elements of unmanned services for making life more convenient and saving time, concerns are also rising over the technology-backed services replacing jobs and causing security concerns.Seoul National University has been operating unmanned security systems by reducing the number of security guards.The college has installed surveillance cameras and sensors at 25 buildings designed to raise the alarm only in case of an emergency. Currently it has 180 guards, but they are expect

To make these services better, customers need to clean up after themselves

High-tech, connected South Korea sees boom in unmanned services

Environmental issues have rarely received attention in South Korean elections, but the nation’s worst-ever air pollution in the first three months of this year has changed that. With slightly over a month left to the May 9 presidential election, major contenders are releasing pledges on tackling the aggravating fine dust problem, facing conspicuously growing public awareness and voter demand. With a slew of mobile apps providing nearly real-time updates on air quality, many pollution-conscious c

Fighting pollution is no longer a seasonal task, and consumers are now preparing for an ongoing war against fine dust.According to South Korea’s biggest discount store chain E-mart, sales of air purifiers increased on-year by 86.1 percent during the week of March 17 to 23. Masks registered a 21 percent on-year increase in the same week. Due to popular demand, online retailer Coupang has created a “Spring Season Fine Dust Impenetrable Defense” category that consists of 170 products, ranging from

Individuals and municipalities rage own battles to fight fine dust

Fighting pollution is no longer a seasonal task, and consumers are now preparing for an ongoing war against fine dust.According to South Korea’s biggest discount store chain E-mart, sales of air purifiers increased on-year by 86.1 percent during the week of March 17 to 23. Masks registered a 21 percent on-year increase in the same week. Due to popular demand, online retailer Coupang has created a “Spring Season Fine Dust Impenetrable Defense” category that consists of 170 products, ranging from

Shim Jae-chul, 57, had to find a new way to make a living when he lost his job three years ago. To restart his career, Shim chose to take online courses to obtain an electrician’s certificate. “I had to find a new job to support my family. However, people who are old like me have problems learning as quickly as young people,” Shim said. “Online courses let me review materials repeatedly. I can even slow down the speed (of the lectures), which is great!” The Ministry of Education and National Ins