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Colorful face masks gain popularity in Korea

FashionJul 5, 2020

Face masks featuring diverse colors and designs are gaining ground in Korea, as protective equipment is increasingly perceived as a fashion item. A growing number of social media users here are post...
[Video] Why Seongsu-dong is called ‘Brooklyn of Seoul’?

CultureJun 26, 2020

Seongsu-dong in eastern Seoul was once filled with rugged warehouses and shops specializing in handmade shoes. The once-industrial district has turned into an Instagrammable spot. Trendy cafes and r...
[Video] A frosty summer companion to beat the heat

CultureJun 19, 2020

The summer season often triggers an irresistible whim to hop on a plane. Italy has affogato; the Philippines has halo-halo as its summer staple and Korea has patbingsu. The dessert is made of shaved...
[Video] A walk through K-pop paradise: SMTown and K-Star Road

K-popJun 12, 2020

The iconic picture of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr crossing Abbey Road turned 50 last year. The zebra crossing featured on the group’s 11th album is now the world’s mo...
[Video] When will tourists return to Myeong-dong?

TravelJun 5, 2020

English, Chinese and Japanese conversations are widely heard in Myeong-dong -- Seoul’s famous shopping district for foreign tourists. Shops here typically hire at least one Chinese-speaking employee ...
[Video] Night spots closed as virus spreads again

Social affairsMay 22, 2020

Just days after the nation eased social distancing guidance, young people took themselves to Seoul’s nightlife district. Youngsters -- mostly in their 20s and 30s -- lined up in single file at the fr...
Tzuyang eats her way to top on YouTube

CultureMay 3, 2020

As the camera zooms into the Korean ramen, YouTuber Tzuyang digs into the dish in front of her. The curly ramen noodles dressed in scorching red gradually glide down her throat. She opens her eyes wi...
Koreans spend 20 hours a month on smartphones: report

TechnologyMay 1, 2020

South Koreans spend an average of 20 hours per month on their phones, and the peak time is from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., a survey showed. According to the report from the Korea Communications Commission, ...
[Video] Virus scare leads to drive-thru upgrades

EducationApr 29, 2020

Drive-thrus became familiar in Korea when fast-food giant McDonald’s opened its first location in 1992. The contactless system allows people to purchase or receive goods and services without leaving ...
[Video] What is ‘Nth Room’ case and why it matters

Social affairsApr 24, 2020

The “Nth Room” refers to a massive digital sex crime that has shaken up the country due to its unprecedented scale and violence, involving dozens of victims, many of them minors. On mobile messenger...
Seoul City official under probe for alleged sexual assault

Social affairsApr 24, 2020

A Seoul City official is under investigation over allegations that he sexually assaulted a female colleague, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Friday. Shortly after the Seocho Police Station la...
[Video] How social distancing works in Seoul

Social affairsApr 10, 2020

Early mornings in Seoul are equivalent to avoiding a gridlock. Subways and bus rides during rush hours are “hell on wheels.” Yet, stations are now almost left empty after the coronavirus outbreak. Th...
[Video] ‘Dalgona coffee’ is piping hot during social distancing

CultureApr 2, 2020

With many self-quarantining themselves during the novel coronavirus spread, people are finding innovative measures to stay tuned. For many, who are cooped up at home for days, or even weeks -- visit...
[Video] College students have tough time with online classes

EducationMar 26, 2020

Universities across South Korea have temporarily shifted to remote learning on short notice due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus. Professors have been informed to conduct distance teaching -- a...
[Video] Online education now the new normal due to coronavirus pandemic

EducationMar 19, 2020

As the start of the spring semester has been postponed over the coronavirus outbreak and online classes are encouraged to minimize infections in the classrooms, teachers are trying to adapt to remote...