[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

[Graphic News] Foreign spending in S. Korea hits fresh high in May

Foreign spending in S. Korea hits fresh high in May 한국 외국인 소비량 5월 최고치 찍어 Monthly spending by foreign tourists in South Korea reached a record high of over 1.4 trillion won ($913 million) in May, marking the third consecutive month foreign spending surpassed 1 trillion won, data showed. 통계에 따르면, 지난 5월 한국을 방문한 외국인 관광객의 월간 소비액이 1조 4천억원 (9억 1,300만 달러)을 넘어 사상 최고치를 찍으며 외국인 소비액이 3개월 연속 1조원을 돌파했다. Credit card spending by inbound travelers came to 1.41 trillion won in May, up 73.7 percent from a year ear

[Graphic News] 98% of Korean parents back smartphone limits

98% of Korean parents back smartphone limits 한국 부모의 98%가 스마트폰 사용 제한에 찬성한다 Nearly all Korean parents believe their children’s smartphone use should be restricted, reflecting growing concerns over its impact, according to a recent survey. 최근 조사에 따르면 한국 부모의 거의 대부분이 자녀의 스마트폰 사용을 제한해야 한다고 생각하며, 이는 스마트폰이 미치는 영향에 대한 우려가 커지고 있음을 반영한다. Rep. Kim Young-ho of the Democratic Party of Korea, chair of the National Assembly's Education Committee, surveyed about 51,000 parents of elementary, middle and high scho

[Graphic News] Summer travel trends shift toward indoor venues

Summer travel trends shift toward indoor venues 여름 여행 트렌드가 실내로 바뀌다 South Koreans are increasingly opting for indoor cultural and entertainment venues over traditional summer vacation destinations, according to the Korea Tourism Organization. 한국관광공사에 따르면 한국인들은 전통적인 여름휴가지 대신 실내 문화 및 엔터테인먼트 시설을 선호하는 경향이 점점 더 커지고 있다. Based on T Map destination search data for July and August 2025, Coex ranked as the most searched destination, followed by Everland and Sokcho Beach. Other popular destinations included

[Graphic News] S. Korea’s foreign medical spending hits record high

S. Korea’s foreign medical spending hits record high 한국, 외국인 의료 지출 역대 최고 Foreign tourists spent a record $180 million on medical services in South Korea in May, up 74.6 percent from a year earlier, according to the Korea Tourism Organization. 한국관광공사에 따르면, 5월 외국인 관광객의 의료 서비스 지출액이 1억 8천만 달러를 기록하며 전년 대비 74.6% 증가했다. Dermatology led demand at 57.8 percent of spending, followed by plastic surgery at 18 percent. The surge in medical spending was largely driven by the growth of pharmacies, which had acc

[Graphic News] Samgyetang price gap widens

Samgyetang price gap widens 삼계탕 가격 격차 벌어지다 The price gap between preparing samgyetang at home and eating it at a restaurant has widened ahead of the summer season, with dining out costing nearly twice as much as home cooking. 여름을 앞두고 삼계탕을 집에서 만들어 먹는 것과 식당에서 사 먹는 것에 필요한 가격 차이가 벌어지고 있으며, 외식이 집에서 요리하는 것보다 두배 가까이 비싸졌다. According to Korea Price Information, the cost of samgyetang ingredients for a family of four came to 35,260 won ($25.60), or about 8,800 won per person. That was down 2.8 percent fro

[Graphic News] South Korea ranks 6th in OECD Public Trust Survey

South Korea ranks 6th in OECD Public Trust Survey 한국, OECD 공공신뢰도 조사에서 6위 기록 South Korea ranked sixth among 38 countries in the OECD’s latest Survey on Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions, its highest ranking to date. 한국이 OECD 공공부문 신뢰도 조사에서 38개국 중 6위를 기록하며 역대 최고 순위를 달성했다. Public trust in the central government rose to 51.03 percent, up nearly 14 percentage points from 37.15 percent in the previous survey and well above the OECD average of 40.13 percent. 중앙 정부에 대한 국민 신뢰도는 51.03%로 상승했는데, 이는 이전

[Graphic News] Coachella tops global festivals; Waterbomb Seoul 16th

Coachella tops global festivals; Waterbomb Seoul 16th 코첼라, 글로벌 축제 매력도 1위…워터밤 서울 16위 Yanolja Research has released its inaugural Global Festival Attractiveness Index, which ranks 560 major festivals worldwide based on attractiveness and popularity using social media data in 14 languages. 야놀자리서치가 14개 언어의 소셜미디어 데이터를 기반으로 전 세계 주요 축제 560개의 매력도와 인기를 분석한 첫 글로벌 축제 매력도 지수를 발표했다. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival topped the ranking, followed by Japan's Summer Sonic and Rock in Japan festivals.

[Graphic News] Seoul ranks third globally for international meetings

Seoul ranks third globally for international meetings 서울, 국제회의 개최 건수 세계 3위 Seoul strengthened its position as a leading global MICE destination by hosting 216 international meetings last year, ranking first in Asia and third worldwide. 서울이 지난해 216 건의 국제회의를 개최하며 아시아 1위, 세계 3위를 기록해 세계 주요 MICE 명소로서 입지를 굳히고 있다. MICE is an acronym that stands for the meeting, incentive travel, convention, exhibition and event sectors. MICE는 회의(Meeting), 포상 관광(Incentive travel), 회의(Convention), 전시 및 행사(Exhibition and