[Graphic News] Generational divide grows over pet-friendly restaurants

Generational divide grows over pet-friendly restaurants 반려동물 동반 식당을 둘러싼 세대 갈등이 심화되다 Though pet-friendly restaurants have continued to spread across South Korea, a recent survey showed widening generational differences over dining with pets in public spaces. 반려동물 동반 식당이 한국 전역으로 확산하고 있지만, 최근 설문조사에서는 공공장소에서 반려동물과 함께 식사하는 문화에 대한 세대 간 인식 차이가 커지고 있는 것으로 나타났다. According to a survey of 1,000 adults nationwide conducted by market research firm Embrain Trendmonitor, only 28.5 percent supported expanding p

[Graphic News] Half of farming population is over 65

Half of farming population is over 65 농가 인구 절반이 65세 이상 South Korea’s farming, forestry and fisheries communities are aging rapidly, with more than half now aged 65 or older, according to government data. 정부 통계에 따르면 한국 농림어업이 급속도로 고령화되고 있으며, 현재 절반 넘게 65세 이상이다. The Ministry of Data and Statistics said about 2.58 million people live in households related to the sectors, accounting for roughly 5 percent of the country’s population. The number of households stood at around 1.27 million. 통계청은 약 258만명이

[Graphic News] Foreign patients in Korea top 2m for first time

Foreign patients in Korea top 2m for first time 한국 찾은 외국인 환자 200만명 첫 돌파 The number of international patients visiting South Korea surpassed 2 million for the first time last year, setting a new record, government data showed. 지난해 한국을 방문한 외국인 환자 수가 처음으로 200만명을 돌파하며 역대 최고치를 기록했다고 정부 자료가 밝혔다. According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, 2.01 million overseas patients sought medical treatment in Korea in 2025, the highest figure since related statistics began in 2009. 보건복지부에 따르면 2025년 한국에서 의료 서비

[Graphic News] Field trips fade in Seoul schools

Field trips fade in Seoul schools 현장체험학습 사라지는 서울의 학교들 Only 3 in 10 elementary, middle and high schools in Seoul have conducted or planned field trips this year, according to data from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, highlighting a sharp decline in student experiential learning programs. 서울시교육청 데이터에 따르면 초등학교, 중학교, 고등학교 10곳 중 3곳만이 올해 현장체험학습을 실시하거나 계획 중이며, 이는 체험학습 프로그램의 급격한 감소세를 보여준다. As of 2026, just 407 out of 1,331 schools, or 31 percent, planned one-day experiential learning activit

[Graphic News] ChatGPT leads Korea AI app market

ChatGPT leads Korea AI app market ChatGPT, 국내 생성형 AI 앱 시장 선도 New data from Wiseapp Retail shows ChatGPT has pulled far ahead of rivals in both user base and growth in Korea’s generative AI app market. 시장조사업체 와이즈앱·리테일의 신규 데이터에 따르면, ChatGPT가 국내 생성형 AI 앱 시장에서 이용자 수와 성장세 모두에서 경쟁사와의 격차를 크게 벌린 것으로 나타났다. ChatGPT added 12.37 million monthly active users in March from a year earlier, the largest increase among major apps. Google’s Gemini followed with 7.18 million new users, while Grok AI, Claude and Per

[Graphic News] Korea now has 1,300 public libraries

Korea now has 1,300 public libraries 한국, 공공도서관 1,300개 보유하다 South Korea’s public libraries have exceeded 1,300 nationwide, while annual visits topped 230 million, reflecting improved access and rising use. 한국의 공공도서관 개수가 전국적으로 1,300개를 돌파하고 연간 방문자수는 2억 3천만명을 넘기며 접근성 개선 및 이용률 향상을 반영하고 있다. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Library Association said that the number of public libraries stood at 1,328 as of end-2025, up 2.5 percent from a year earlier. The population served per li

[Graphic News] Young Koreans in their 20s giving up on employment

Young Koreans in their 20s giving up on employment 20대 청년, 취업 포기 늘어 Recent analyses show that about 1 in 5 discouraged job seekers are in their 20s, pointing to a growing number of young people abandoning the job search even before entering the labor market. 최근 분석에 따르면 구직을 포기한 사람 중 5명 중 1명이 20대로 나타나면서, 취업 시장에 뛰어들기도 전에 취업에 단념하는 청년층이 늘고 있다는 연구 결과가 나왔다. According to microdata from Statistics Korea, 73,407 individuals in their 20s were classified as discouraged from job seeking as of March, accounti

[Graphic News] Student obesity rises in Korea

Student obesity rises in Korea 한국, 학생 비만율 오르다 About 3 in 10 South Korean students were classified as obese or overweight last year, reversing a four-year decline, government data showed. 정부 데이터에 따르면 한국 학생 10명 중 3명 정도가 비만 혹은 과체중으로 분류되어 4년 간의 감소세를 뒤집었다. The share of students in the obesity group rose to 29.7 percent, up 0.4 percentage point from a year earlier. The figure marked a turnaround after three consecutive years of decline since 2021. 비만으로 분류되는 학생은 29.7%로 올랐으며, 이는 전년 대비 0.4%p 증가한 수치다. 이는

[Graphic News] Cash tops wish list for Parents’ Day gifts: survey

Cash tops wish list for Parents’ Day gifts: survey 현금, 어버이날 선물 위시리스트 1위 차지하다: 설문조사 Cash is the most preferred gift for Parents’ Day in South Korea, highlighting a continued shift toward practical forms of giving. 한국 어버이날에서 가장 선호되는 어버이날 선물을 현금으로, 이는 더 실용적인 선물로 나아가는 추세를 보여준다. According to Kakao Pay, 89 percent of 27,095 respondents to its “PayAttention” survey selected cash as their top choice. The result significantly outpaced other options, indicating a strong consensus among participants. 카카오페이

[Graphic News] Samsung Medical Center tops university hospital ranking

Samsung Medical Center tops university hospital ranking 삼성서울병원, 대학병원 종합평가 1위 Samsung Medical Center ranked first in the inaugural comprehensive evaluation of South Korea’s university hospitals, jointly conducted by The Korea Economic Daily and the Institute of University Evaluation. 삼성서울병원이 한국경제신문과 대학평가연구소가 공동으로 실시한 국내 대학병원 첫 종합평가에서 1위를 차지했다. It marks the first time hospitals in the country have been assessed across clinical performance, brand value and social contribution. The ranking was base

[Graphic News] S. Korea’s cumulative EV registrations surpass 1m

S. Korea’s cumulative EV registrations surpass 1m 한국 전기차 등록 누적 100만대 돌파 South Korea’s cumulative electric vehicle registrations have surpassed the 1 million mark, with more than 100,000 EVs registered in the first four months of this year, government data showed. 정부 통계에 따르면 한국 누적 전기차 등록 대수가 100만대를 돌파하였고, 올해 첫 4개월 동안 100,000대 이상의 전기차가 등록되었다. A total of 106,939 EVs were sold this year as of April 17, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. Last year, the mile

[Graphic News] Korean Gen Z favors travel centered on experience

Korean Gen Z favors travel centered on experience 한국 Z세대, 경험 중심 여행 선호하다 Travel is increasingly becoming an experience-driven part of everyday life for South Korea’s Generation Z, according to Agoda’s 2026 Travel Outlook Report. 아고다의 2026 트래불 아웃룩 리포트에 따르면 한국의 Z세대에게 여행이 점점 경험 중심의 일상으로 자리잡고 있다고 한다. Nearly half of South Korean Gen Z — generally adults born from 1997 onward, though not specified here — respondents (49 percent) said they plan to travel both domestically and overseas this year, 10 perc

[Graphic News] Coupang tops Korea’s e-commerce app users in Q1

Coupang tops Korea’s e-commerce app users in Q1 쿠팡, 1분기 국내 이커머스 앱 사용자 수 1위 Coupang was the most-used commerce application in South Korea in the first quarter of 2026, according to market research firm Wiseapp Retail Goods. 시장조사업체 와이즈앱 리테일에 따르면, 쿠팡이 2026년 1분기 국내에서 가장 많이 사용된 커머스 어플리케이션으로 나타났다. The e-commerce giant recorded 33.25 million users during the January-March period, ranking first in monthly active users. Secondhand marketplace Karrot followed with 23.19 million users, while food delivery

[Graphic News] Seoul ranks 8th in global financial index

Seoul ranks 8th in global financial index 서울, 글로벌 금융 경쟁력 8위 기록 Seoul ranked eighth globally in financial competitiveness, according to a recent report by UK-based consulting firm Z/Yen. 영국 컨설팅사 Z/Yen에 따르면, 서울이 글로벌 금융 경쟁력에서 8위를 차지했다. In its 39th edition of the Global Financial Centers Index, Z/Yen evaluated 137 cities worldwide. The South Korean capital placed eighth in human capital, sixth in business environment, eighth in financial sector development and ninth in reputation. Z/Yen이 발표한 제39차 글로

[Graphic News] 8 in 10 Koreans satisfied with life, highest since 2013

8 in 10 Koreans satisfied with life, highest since 2013 한국인 10명 중 8명 삶에 만족, 2013년 이후 최고치 Eight in 10 South Koreans reported being satisfied with their lives, according to Statistics Korea. 대한민국 국가데이터처에 따르면 한국인 10명 중 8명이 삶에 만족한다고 답했다. In its “2025 Social Indicators of Korea” report, the agency said 80.8 percent expressed overall life satisfaction, up 5.2 percentage points from a year earlier and the highest level since 2013. By age group, those in their 30s and 40s reported the highest satisfacti