[Graphic News] Korean children exposed to English books at younger age

Korean children exposed to English books at younger age 한국 어린이, 더 어린 나이에 영어책 접해 The average age at which Korean children are first exposed to English-language books has fallen to 4.8 years, according to a survey by Yoons English School, an education company specializing in children’s English education. 한국 어린이들이 처음 영어책을 접하는 평균 연령이 4.8세로 낮아진 것으로 나타났다. 이는 어린이 영어교육 전문 기업 윤선생이 실시한 설문조사 결과다. The survey of 696 parents with children in high school or earlier found that the average age of first exposure

[Graphic News] Korean fried chicken tops global ranking of fried dishes

Korean fried chicken tops global ranking of fried dishes 한국식 프라이드치킨, 세계 튀김 요리 순위 1위 Korean fried chicken has been named the world’s highest-rated fried dish, according to food guide TasteAtlas. 한국식 프라이드치킨이 세계에서 가장 높은 평가를 받은 튀김 요리로 선정됐다고 음식 가이드 테이스트아틀라스(TasteAtlas)가 밝혔다. The dish ranked first on TasteAtlas’ list of the world’s 100 best fried dishes, scoring 4.4 out of 5. Indonesia’s batagor, fried fish dumplings served with sauce, came in second, followed by Peru’s jalea, a platter of fried seafo

[Graphic News] Korea’s marine waste up 20% in 4 years

Korea’s marine waste up 20% in 4 years 한국 해양 폐기물, 4년간 20% 증가 The amount of marine waste collected from South Korean waters rose nearly 20 percent over four years, with submerged waste such as discarded fishing gear showing a sharper increase, government data showed. 한국 해역에서 수거된 해양 폐기물의 양이 4년간 약 20% 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 폐어구 등 바닷속에 가라앉은 해양 폐기물은 더 큰 폭으로 늘었다. The total volume of marine waste collected increased 19.8 percent, from 120,736 tons in 2021 to 144,615 tons in 2025, according to data from the Mini

[Graphic News] Heat-related illnesses hit third-highest level since 2011

Heat-related illnesses hit third-highest level since 2011 온열질환자 수, 2011년 이후 세 번째로 많아 South Korea reported 4,066 patients with heat-related illnesses in 2026, the third-highest figure since nationwide monitoring began in 2011, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. The total dropped from 4,460 last year. 질병관리청에 따르면 2026년 한국에서 발생한 온열질환자는 4,066명으로, 전국 단위 감시가 시작된 2011년 이후 세 번째로 많은 수를 기록했다. 다만 전체 환자 수는 지난해 4,460명에서 감소했다. The number of heat wave days came to 22 this year, down f

[Graphic News] Hiking accidents peak in October

Hiking accidents peak in October 등산 사고, 10월에 가장 많이 발생 Hiking accidents in South Korea peak in October, as fall foliage draws crowds of people to mountain trails, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 행정안전부에 따르면 가을 단풍을 보려는 사람들이 산길로 몰리면서 한국의 등산 사고는 10월에 가장 많이 발생하는 것으로 나타났다. The country recorded 28,624 hiking accidents from 2022 to 2024, including 3,542 in October, which also saw the highest number of casualties at 2,364, the ministry said Wednesday. 행정안전부는 수요일, 2022년부터 2024년까지 국내에서

[Graphic News] Korean children rank high in skills, low in health and well-being

Korean children rank high in skills, low in health and well-being 한국 어린이, 역량은 상위권·건강과 웰빙은 하위권 South Korean children ranked 27th overall among those in high-income countries, placing among the highest in academic skills but near the bottom in physical and mental well-being, according to UNICEF’s Innocenti Report Card. 유니세프 이노첸티 보고서에 따르면 한국 어린이는 고소득 국가 가운데 종합 순위에서 27위를 기록했다. 학업 역량은 최상위권에 속했지만 신체 건강과 정신적 웰빙은 하위권에 머물렀다. South Korea’s skills ranking rose from 11th in 2020 to fourth in 2025 and third

[Graphic News] Seoul rises to 7th in global financial hub ranking

Seoul rises to 7th in global financial hub ranking 서울, 세계 금융 중심지 순위 7위로 상승 Seoul ranked seventh among 139 cities in the latest Global Financial Centers Index, up one spot from March, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said. 서울이 최신 글로벌 금융센터 지수(GFCI)에서 139개 도시 가운데 7위를 기록했다고 서울시가 밝혔다. 이는 지난 3월보다 한 계단 상승한 순위다. The capital also ranked seventh in fintech, its highest-ever position in the category, placing Seoul among the world’s top seven financial centers in both overall and digital finance competitiv

[Graphic News] 6,000 Korean restaurant businesses disappear in a year

6,000 Korean restaurant businesses disappear in a year 한국 음식점 1년 새 6,000곳 감소 The number of Korean restaurant businesses nationwide fell by more than 6,000 over the past year, marking a decline after years of growth that continued even during the COVID-19 pandemic. 전국 한식 음식점 수가 지난 1년간 6,000곳 넘게 줄었다. 코로나19 팬데믹 기간에도 이어졌던 수년간의 증가세가 감소세로 돌아선 것이다. According to the National Tax Service, the number of Korean restaurant operators stood at 403,299 as of July, down 6,001, or 1.46 percent, from 409,300 a ye

[Graphic News] 6 in 10 people living alone feel lonely

6 in 10 people living alone feel lonely 1인 가구 10명 중 6명, 외로움 느껴 More than 6 in 10 South Korean adults living alone experience feelings of loneliness at least once a week, a survey showed. 한국에서 혼자 사는 성인 10명 중 6명 이상이 일주일에 한 번 이상 외로움을 느끼는 것으로 나타났다. PMI surveyed 1,000 adults ages 20 to 59 nationwide and found that 63 percent of those living alone reported feeling lonely at least once a week over the previous six months, compared with 40.5 percent of those living with others. PMI가 전국 20~59세 성인 1,000명을

[Graphic News] Gen Z turns to AI for personal advice

Gen Z turns to AI for personal advice Z세대, 개인적인 조언을 위해 AI 찾는다 Generative artificial intelligence has become the second-most common source of advice for Generation Z job seekers, surpassing family members and romantic partners, according to a survey. 생성형 인공지능(AI)이 Z세대 구직자들이 조언을 구할 때 두 번째로 많이 찾는 대상으로 나타났다. 가족이나 연인보다도 높은 비중을 차지했다. Recruitment platform Jinhaksa Catch surveyed 1,110 job seekers on their use of generative AI. Friends were the most common first choice when respondents faced a problem,

[Graphic News] Nuri rocket set for fifth launch

Nuri rocket set for fifth launch 누리호 5차 발사 예정 South Korea’s fifth Nuri rocket is scheduled to lift off on Wednesday afternoon, carrying 15 satellites from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, according to the Korea Aerospace Research Institute. 한국의 다섯 번째 누리호가 수요일 오후 전남 고흥 나로우주센터에서 15기의 위성을 싣고 발사될 예정이라고 한국항공우주연구원이 밝혔다. The payload includes five New-space Earth Observation Satellite Constellation, or NeonSat, satellites and 10 CubeSats. In a first for South Korea, the five cons

[Graphic News] Seoul ranks 4th among Asia’s most revisited destinations

Seoul ranks 4th among Asia’s most revisited destinations 서울, 아시아 재방문 여행지 4위 Seoul ranked No. 4 among Asia’s most revisited travel destinations in the first half of the year, as South Korea saw a surge in foreign visitors driven by growing interest in Korean culture. 서울이 올해 상반기 아시아에서 가장 많이 재방문한 여행지 4위에 올랐다. 한국 문화에 대한 관심이 높아지면서 한국을 찾는 외국인 관광객도 크게 늘어난 것으로 나타났다. According to travel platform Agoda, Seoul ranked No. 4 among Asia’s top destinations for repeat visitors based on accommodation bookings du

[Graphic News] S. Korea ranks 9th in noodle consumption

S. Korea ranks 9th in noodle consumption 한국, 라면 소비량 세계 9위 South Korea ranked ninth globally in consumption of instant noodles, last year, while China remained the world’s largest consumer, with consumption nearly three times that of second-place Indonesia. 한국이 지난해 세계 라면 소비량에서 9위를 기록한 가운데, 중국은 2위 인도네시아보다 소비량이 약 3배에 달하며 세계 최대 라면 소비국 자리를 유지했다. According to the World Instant Noodles Association, South Korea consumed 4.06 billion servings of ramyeon last year, down 0.9 percent from 4.1 billion servin

[Graphic News] Average parental age of S. Koreans rises

Average parental age of S. Koreans rises 한국인 평균 부모 연령 상승 South Korean parents are having their first child about two years later than they did a decade ago, reflecting a continued trend toward later marriage and childbirth, data showed. 한국에서 첫 아이를 낳는 부모의 연령이 10년 전보다 약 2년 늦어진 것으로 나타났다. 만혼과 출산 연령 상승 추세가 이어지고 있는 데 따른 것으로 풀이된다. In 2025, first-time fathers were 35.4 years old on average, while first-time mothers were 33.2, up from 33.7 and 31.2, respectively, in 2015. 2025년 첫째 아이를 낳은 아버지의 평균 연령은 35.4

[Graphic News] Chuseok table costs return to W300,000 range

Chuseok table costs return to W300,000 range 추석 차례상 비용, 다시 30만원대로 The cost of preparing a Chuseok memorial table has risen at both traditional markets and hypermarkets this year, returning to the 300,000 won range at traditional markets after falling below that level last year. 올해 전통시장과 대형마트에서 추석 차례상 준비 비용이 모두 상승한 가운데, 전통시장의 비용은 지난해 30만원 아래로 떨어졌다가 다시 30만원대로 올라섰다. According to the Korea Price Information, the estimated cost of preparing a Chuseok memorial table for a family of four is 302,500 won