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[Weekender] Korean gatherings go virtual on Minecraft amid pandemic

CultureJan 16, 2021

Earlier, the Royal Culture Festival organizers had also opened a server to educate young people about Korean history and culture in October. The server provided kids with an opportunity to experience...
[Weekender] Young and fearless: Startups enter global race for space, robotics and AI

MarketsJan 9, 2021

The startup develops a four-legged robot that moves like a dog, multi-axis force sensors and robotic arms that can sense and dodge objects or humans on their own. The company’s quadruped robot, also...
[Weekender] What does the date on your milk mean?

IndustryDec 19, 2020

South Korea currently requires retailers to keep the refrigerator temperature below 10 degrees Celsius. But the association and food industry officials say the legal standard should be lowered to bel...
[Weekender] Zero waste movement grows amid pandemic

CultureDec 5, 2020

Cosmetics conglomerates began to join the zero-waste movement this year. Amoerpacific group, which operates more than 30 beauty and health brands, opened a refill station in October in Gwanggyo, Gyeo...
[Weekender] When the going gets tough, the tough deliver

Food&BeverageNov 26, 2020

In a year that has witnessed the COVID-19 pandemic disrupt lives and devastate economies around the world, Korea has sought innovations to meet the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fol...
[Weekender] Spending time by yourself? You are not alone

IndustryNov 21, 2020

According to a report by HS Ad, there has been rising demand for “speakeasy bars” in Korea in recent months. Speakeasy bars were originally illicit establishments that served alcohol during the proh...
[Weekender] Yoga for women, lifting for men?

Social affairsNov 14, 2020

The growing popularity of strength training among women can be seen in sales figures. According to e-commerce site Gmarket, sales of fitness equipment preferred by women -- such as kettle bells and d...
[Weekender] Millennials make hiking hip in COVID-19 times

CultureNov 7, 2020

Changing fashion One hashtag that stands out this year is #Deungsanfashion. Before 2020, middle-aged men and women wearing sun hats and brightly colored professional hiking garb were the norm on mo...
[Weekender] Red, white and rose chase coronavirus blues away

Food&BeverageOct 31, 2020

Ko of Kyung Hee University stressed a need to shed light on homegrown wines to discover which ones go well with Korean dishes. One of the newly emerging pairing principles is to look at the ingredie...
[Weekender] Korean bio taps Switzerland

IndustryOct 17, 2020

Switzerland has four official languages: German, Italian, French and Romansh. The country teems with people from all parts of Europe who understand how matters are done in their respective home count...
[Weekender] Bringing the theater experience to homes

MusicSept 26, 2020

“The reason for the popularity of sound bars is due to their convenience and affordable price compared to home theaters. Sound bars complement TVs, which have become thinner and as a result don’t hav...
[Weekender] Chuseok traditions go contactless

CultureSept 19, 2020

Now, with the government asking people to refrain from long-distance travel in an effort to rein in the new coronavirus, those who are not fans of the holiday are likely to take full advantage of the...
[Weekender] No more high-status vs. low-status jobs?

IndustrySept 12, 2020

Encouraging diversity Will such changes in our perceptions of jobs diminish the need for nearly two decades of schooling? Not quite, says Lee Bohm, a social critic of the education system in Korea....
[Weekender] ‘No better time to quit’

HealthSept 5, 2020

If health warnings about smoking tobacco did not hit close to home before, they should now: Smokers are at higher risk of developing severe disease and death from the novel coronavirus, according to ...
[Weekender] Coronavirus and weddings: Tying the knot in virus times

CultureAug 29, 2020

Wedding day disasters Under the Level 2 social distancing rules, gatherings of 50 or more people indoors and of 100 or more people outdoors are restricted, which means weddings cannot be held in the...