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Kim Ha-yoon
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[Korea Quiz] Mature tastes
Find the answer at the bottom. "Jang" is a traditional Korean fermented condiment made from soybeans, essential in many Korean dishes. It is a broad term for a variety of soybean-based sources, including "doenjang" (soybean paste), "ganjang" (soy sauce), and "gochujang" (red pepper paste). The process of making jang begins with boiling soybeans and mashing them into bricks called “meju.” After fermenting the meju and aging it in brine, the
Hashtag Korea Nov. 27, 2024
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Bill proposed to mandate antismoking warnings on e-cigarettes
The Ministry of Health and Welfare on Monday expressed its support for a legislative proposal from an opposition lawmaker to mandate anti-smoking warnings on e-cigarette devices. In a written answer to the National Assembly’s Health and Welfare Committee, the ministry said, “In terms of raising awareness of the harms of smoking, it is necessary to display health warnings on e-cigarette devices,” and added it would support the enactment of relevant legal changes. Currently, a
Social Affairs Nov. 25, 2024
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Parked EV crashes into restaurant; four pedestrians injured
An electric vehicle without a driver at the wheel crashed into a restaurant building in Gangnam, Seoul, injuring four pedestrians, police said Friday. The incident occurred at around 5:17 p.m. on Thursday, leaving pedestrians with minor injuries. According to authorities, the vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz electric car, was parked when the accident happened. The car owner, a woman in her 30s, was seated in the passenger seat changing her shoes. She claimed to have pressed the car’s “auto
Social Affairs Nov. 22, 2024
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Reality show 'I Live Alone' disciplined for 'glorifying' alcohol consumption
Popular reality TV show “I Live Alone” has received a disciplinary measure from South Korea’s broadcasting watchdog for repeatedly depicting cast members drinking alcohol, it was revealed Wednesday. The decision to issue a "caution" to the show’s broadcaster MBC was made at a general meeting of the Korea Communications Standards Commission on Monday in Seoul, where 15 cases, including of “I Live Alone,” were reviewed for potential violations of broad
Television Nov. 20, 2024
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[Korea Quiz] Webtoon
Find the answer down below. Webtoons are serialized web comics designed for mobile reading. Each episode typically takes around five or so minutes to read, making them accessible for readers on the go. Originating in South Korea, webtoons differ from traditional print cartoons in that they are created exclusively for digital formats, featuring a vertical scrolling layout. Webtoons are immensely popular in Korea, with 4 in 10 adults reading an average of 55 episodes annually, according
Hashtag Korea Nov. 20, 2024
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Tongyeong launches drone delivery service for island residents
The city of Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, launched a drone delivery service across its 570 islands on Wednesday, expanding a growing trend of drone-based services in Korea to enhance the quality of life for residents in isolated areas. Island residents have long faced challenges due to geographical isolation, often needing to travel to the mainland for essential items or meals. The new drone delivery service allows them to receive various goods, including food, beverages, daily essential
Social Affairs Nov. 14, 2024
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Police mobilize over 10,000 officers for 2025 Suneung
To ensure the secure administration of the annual national college entrance exam, more than 10,000 police officers will be deployed nationwide, officials said Wednesday. For the Suneung, short for the College Scholastic Ability Test in Korean, set to be held on Thursday, a total of 10,256 officers will manage various tasks, including transporting exam papers, maintaining order at test site entrances, controlling traffic, patrolling nearby areas and ensuring the safe delivery of answer sheets aft
Social Affairs Nov. 13, 2024
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[Korea Quiz] 'Nunchi'
Find the answer at the bottom. "Nunchi" (눈치) is the skill of sensing others' thoughts and feelings. Literally translated as “eye measurement,” it reflects the ability to gauge the context and atmosphere of a situation and act appropriately. This behavior is often seen in those who are sensitive to group dynamics. It is sometimes translated as "reading the room" or "having emotional intelligence." Like any cultural practice, children in South
Hashtag Korea Oct. 30, 2024
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8 out of 10 companies support raising retirement age: survey
Eight out of 10 businesses support a proposal to raise the mandatory retirement age for employees, currently set at 60, according to a survey released Monday. The survey, conducted by online recruiter Saramin among 461 companies, also found that the preferred new retirement age averages 65.7 years, with more than half of respondents, 57.9 percent, choosing 65 as the ideal age. Support for allowing older workers to stay in the workforce longer is gaining momentum in South Korea, as the country is
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