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[Weekender] Survival diary of Korean internet cafes

IndustryFeb 28, 2020

“The minimum wage was an issue. It was a pressure. So we are focusing on automation as there is are fewer customers late at night,” said the official from the IPCA. According to game data provider G...
[Weekender] The ‘Parasite’ impact

FilmFeb 21, 2020

During the four trading days after the movie bagged the four Academy Awards on Feb. 9 (local time), Nongshim shares surged by some 10 percentage points. Some market analysts forecast that the overal...
[Weekender] At home, safe from the virus

Social affairsFeb 13, 2020

Since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed last month, many South Koreans have put their social lives on hold, choosing to stay home most of the time. When they have to step outside, many cover ...
[Weekender] Forgotten stories behind Jeongwol Daeboreum traditions

CultureFeb 6, 2020

“I crack nuts with my family on Jeongwol Daeboreum. I am not sure why, but I guess the tradition is supposed to shoo away some bad ghosts and bring good luck,” Kang Min-woo, 26, said. “I do know that...
[Weekender] Does screen-free parenting work?

CultureJan 30, 2020

Annie Jeong has always been concerned about her 3-year-old son’s exposure to digital devices. She became more worried recently after learning about the rise of screen-free parenting. But such a sche...
[Weekender] Spending Seollal alone may be unorthodox, but there is still plenty to do in Seoul

CultureJan 16, 2020

As Koreans halt operations and leave on an exodus for their hometowns for the Lunar New Year holiday, travelers and expats alike may find themselves scratching their heads as to how to spend their we...
[Weekender] Korea’s obsession with tallness

IndustryJan 16, 2020

“I’m a 12-year-old girl and 158 centimeters tall. All my best friends are at least 160 centimeters in height. My goal is to eventually reach 180 centimeters. Please advise how I can grow taller.” Th...
[Weekender] A case for Korean millennials in the workplace

Social affairsJan 10, 2020

Millennials everywhere get a bad rap, and South Korea is no exception. As more millennials join the workforce, theories and assumptions about the millennial ways abound. Millennial workers have bee...
[Weekender] [Herald Interview] Pushing boundaries of traditional music

MusicJan 3, 2020

For some bands, music is all about breaking stodgy old rules and creating new ones. However, for Black String, a traditional Korean music band, the revolution may be on a bigger scale. It wants to es...
[Weekender] From tradition to innovation

MusicJan 3, 2020

Though gugak, traditional Korean music, is often considered an unchanging art form from the past, various gugak acts and institutions are working on revitalizing the genre to make it more relatable t...
[Weekender] Top 10 International news

World NewsDec 27, 2019

US-China trade deal On Dec. 13, the US and China reached a partial deal to end their trade war. Both countries have agreed on the terms of a “phase one” trade deal, with expectations for China to b...
[Weekender] A look back at 2019

Social affairsDec 27, 2019

As we approach the end of the year, it is time to look back at some of the major events and memorable moments of 2019. From trade wars between the US and China and then Korea and Japan, to the unres...
[Weekender] 3 Christmas markets in Seoul

TravelDec 20, 2019

Part of the joy of the Yuletide season is visiting Christmas markets. Although not as grand as those found in some European cities, Seoul has places where one can shop for Christmas decorations, gift...
[Weekender] Holiday sparkles

TravelDec 20, 2019

South Korea is not particularly well known as a Christmas holiday destination for travelers, but it has some aspirations. Busan and other cities The southern port city of Busan is already full of t...
[Weekender] Best places to get cakes, turkeys and wine

Food&BeverageDec 13, 2019

Christmas meals here do not necessarily involve a whole roasted turkey sitting right at the center of the table waiting to be carved. The festive feast could be on food of any kind from sushi to fri...