[Graphic News] Hygiene products market surpasses W3tr for first time

Hygiene products market surpasses W3tr for first time 위생용품 시장, 처음으로 3조원 돌파 The Korean hygiene products market surpassed 3 trillion won ($2.1 billion) for the first time last year, driven by growing demand for adult diapers as the country becomes a superaged society and the inclusion of oral care products such as toothbrushes and dental floss in hygiene product statistics. 한국의 위생용품 시장이 지난해 처음으로 3조 원(21억 달러)을 넘어섰다. 한국이 초고령사회로 접어들면서 성인용 기저귀 수요가 증가한 데다, 칫솔과 치실 등 구강관리용품이 위생용품 통계에 포함된 영향이다. The Minist

[Graphic News] Number of older workers tops 10m in Korea

Number of older workers tops 10m in Korea 한국 고령 근로자수 1천만명 돌파 The number of employed South Koreans aged 55-79 surpassed 10 million for the first time, government data showed. 정부 자료에 따르면 한국에서 55~79세 취업자 수가 처음으로 1천만명을 넘어섰다. As of May, 10.13 million older adults were employed, up 345,000 from a year earlier. Those aged 65-79 accounted for about 94 percent of the increase. The older population reached 17 million, or about 37 percent of the population aged 15 and older. 5월 기준 고령 취업자는 1,013만명으로, 1년 전보다

[Graphic News] Seoul named world’s best student city for second year

Seoul named world’s best student city for second year 서울, 2년 연속 세계 최고의 학생 도시로 선정 Seoul has been named the world’s best city for students for the second consecutive year in the “QS Best Student Cities 2027” ranking released by Quacquarelli Symonds, a British higher education consultancy. 서울이 영국의 고등교육 컨설팅 회사인 Quacquarelli Symonds가 발표한 'QS 세계 최고 학생 도시 2027' 순위에서 2년 연속 세계 최고의 학생 도시로 선정되었다. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul scored a perfect 100, followed by Tokyo and London. Melbo

[Graphic News] S. Korea emerges as major coffee exporter

S. Korea emerges as major coffee exporter 한국이 주요 커피 수출국으로 부상하다 South Korea is emerging as a major coffee exporter despite relying entirely on imported beans, with growth driven by an expanding domestic market and an advanced roasting industry. 한국은 전적으로 수입 원두에 의존하고 있음에도 불구하고, 국내 시장의 성장과 발전된 로스팅 산업 덕분에 주요 커피 수출국으로 떠오르고 있다. The country’s coffee industry grew 35.6 percent from 2.75 trillion won ($1.9 billion) in 2018 to 3.74 trillion won in 2024, averaging 5.2 percent annual growth. The number of co

[Graphic News] Korean adults fall short on healthy eating

Korean adults fall short on healthy eating 한국 성인들은 건강한 식습관이 부족하다 South Korean adults scored an average of 58.6 out of 100 on the Healthy Eating Index in 2022-2024, with little change from 58.9 in 2019-2021, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. 질병관리청에 따르면, 한국 성인의 건강식 지수는 2022년부터 2024년까지 100점 만점에 평균 58.6점을 기록했으며, 2019년부터 2021년까지의 58.9점과 거의 차이가 없었다. The index measures how closely adults aged 19 and older follow recommended dietary guidelines. The 100-point score is based on

[Graphic News] Foreign tourists explore Seoul’s markets, hiking trails

Foreign tourists explore Seoul’s markets, hiking trails 외국인 관광객들이 서울의 시장과 등산로를 방문하다 Foreign tourists in Seoul are increasingly visiting traditional markets and hiking trails beyond the city’s well-known attractions, a report showed. Dongdaemun Design Plaza recorded the largest year-on-year increase in foreign visitors at 12.1 percent in 2025, followed by Achasan at 11.8 percent, according to a report by the Seoul AI Foundation, a city-run research institute. 조사에 따르면, 서울을 찾는 외국인 관광객들이 도시의 잘 알려진 명

[Graphic News] Number of registered pets tops 3.6m in 2025: data

Number of registered pets tops 3.6m in 2025: data 등록된 반려동물 수, 2025년 360만 마리 돌파 예상 The number of dogs, cats and other pets registered in South Korea rose by more than 5 percent on-year last year, data showed. 데이터에 의하면 지난해 한국에서 등록된 개, 고양이 및 기타 반려동물의 수가 전년 대비 5% 이상 증가했다. The figure reached 3.67 million in 2025, up 5.3 percent from a year earlier, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. 농림축산식품부 자료에 따르면, 이 수치는 2025년에 367만 명에 달해 전년 대비 5.3% 증가할 것으로 예상된다. Newly

[Graphic News] Theater ticket revenue hits record high

Theater ticket revenue hits record high 영화 티켓 매출이 사상 최고치를 기록하다 South Korea’s theater ticket revenue more than doubled in the first half of this year from a year earlier, driven by the popularity of high-priced, large-scale productions based on global intellectual properties. 한국의 영화 티켓 매출이 올해 상반기에 전년 동기 대비 두 배 이상 증가했는데, 이는 세계적인 지적 재산권에 기반한 고가의 대규모 프로덕션의 인기에 힘입은 결과다. According to the Korean Performing Arts Box Office Information System, theater ticket revenue reached 75.9 billion won ($51.2 millio

[Graphic News] Heat wave reshapes summer mobility

Heat wave reshapes summer mobility 폭염이 여름철 이동 패턴을 바꾸다 A study shows that temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius are reshaping summer mobility in South Korea, driving people away from outdoor destinations and toward air-conditioned indoor facilities. 한 연구에 따르면 섭씨 40도를 넘는 고온이 한국의 여름철 이동 패턴을 바꾸고 있으며, 사람들이 야외 활동 대신 에어컨이 설치된 실내 시설로 향하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. TMAP Mobility analyzed destination search data from late July to early August, compared with the same period last year. Searches in the shopping catego

[Graphic News] S. Korea’s fruit exports hit record high in H1: customs agency

S. Korea’s fruit exports hit record high in H1: customs agency 한국의 과일 수출, 상반기 사상 최고치 기록 South Korea’s fruit exports reached a record high in the first half of 2026, customs data showed, driven by global demand for premium products and improved shipping. 관세 자료에 따르면, 고급 제품에 대한 세계적인 수요 증가와 운송 여건 개선에 힘입어 한국의 과일 수출량이 2026년 상반기에 사상 최고치를 기록했다. Fruit exports during the January-June period reached $95.72 million, up 19.7 percent from a year earlier, according to the Korea Customs Service. The figure for

[Graphic News] KBO attendance, seat occupancy hit record highs

KBO attendance, seat occupancy hit record highs KBO 경기 관중 수와 좌석 점유율, 역대 최고치 기록 The Korea Baseball Organization continues to draw record crowds, with the leaguewide average stadium occupancy rate reaching 86.7 percent through July 25, up from 82.2 percent last season. Average attendance rose to 17,996 fans per game from 17,101. 한국 프로야구가 기록적인 관중 동원세를 이어가며 7월 25일까지 리그 평균 경기장 점유율이 86.7%를 기록해, 지난 시즌의 82.2%보다 상승했다. 경기당 평균 관중 수도 17,101명에서 17,996명으로 늘어났다. At the current pace, total attendance is project

[Graphic News] Eco-friendly cars account for half of new car registrations in H1

Eco-friendly cars account for half of new car registrations in H1 친환경 차량이 상반기 신차 등록 대수의 절반 차지해 Eco-friendly vehicles accounted for half of new car registrations in South Korea in the first half of this year, driven by a sharp increase in electric vehicle sales, an auto market tracker said. 자동차 시장 조사기관에 따르면 올해 상반기 한국의 신차 등록 대수 중 절반이 친환경 차량으로, 전기차 판매 급증에 힘입은 것으로 나타났다. It marked the first time eco-friendly vehicles accounted for more than half of new car registrations in the January-June period, ac

[Graphic News] Tumblers become daily essentials

Tumblers become daily essentials 텀블러, 일상 속 필수품 되다 Tumblers have evolved from a lifestyle trend into an everyday necessity, with most consumers using them several times a week, according to a survey by Thermos Korea and Gallup Korea. 써모스코리아와 갤럽코리아의 설문조사에 따르면, 텀블러가 유행에서 일상의 필수품이 되어 대부분의 소비자들이 일주일에 여러 번 사용하는 것으로 나타났다. The survey of 3,000 adults aged 20-54 in seven major South Korean cities found that 62.4 percent use a tumbler or thermos bottle at least three times a week, including 33.2 percent wh

[Graphic News] Package theft tops single-person households' vacation worries

Package theft tops single-person households' vacation worries 1인 가구의 휴가철 가장 큰 걱정거리, 택배 도난 Package theft is the biggest concern for single-person households leaving home for summer vacations, a survey showed. 한 설문조사에 따르면, 여름휴가를 위해 집을 나서는 1인 가구의 가장 큰 걱정거리는 택배 도난인 것으로 나타났다. According to a survey conducted by Korean security company S-1 Corp. of 7,556 customers who use its services, 60.3 percent said they plan to leave their homes for summer vacations or extended trips this summer. The survey found

[Graphic News] Korean work hours fall, still above OECD

Korean work hours fall, still above OECD 한국 노동시간 줄었지만 여전히 OECD 평균 이상 The average annual working hours for South Koreans fell by 32 hours last year from the previous year but remain nearly 100 hours longer than the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development average, data showed. 통계에 따르면 한국인 연평균 노동시간이 전년 대비 32시간 줄었으나 여전히 경제협력개발기구 평균보다 100간 가까이 높았다. South Korea’s average annual working hours came to 1,833 hours in 2025, down from 1,865 hours the previous year, according to the OECD. OECD