[Graphic News] Korea World Cup kits rank 21st, 35th

Korea World Cup kits rank 21st, 35th 한국 월드컵 유니폼 21위, 35위 등극 ESPN has ranked the 48 kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup based on visual appeal, placing South Korea’s uniforms in the middle-to-lower tier of the list. The national team's away kit ranked 21st, while its home kit came in 35th. ESPN이 2026 FIFA 월드컵 유니폼 48개의 디자인 순위를 매기며 한국의 유니폼을 중하위권에 놓았다. 국가대표팀의 원정 유니폼은 21위, 홈 유니폼을 35위를 기록했다. The lavender away kit drew praise for its distinctive color scheme and glow-in-the-dark logo, though it fell short

[Graphic News] S. Korea TOEIC ranking rises to 5th in Asia

S. Korea TOEIC ranking rises to 5th in Asia 한국 토익 순위, 아시아 5위로 부상하다 South Korea’s average TOEIC score rose to 682 last year, up four points from a year earlier and ranking 17th among 39 countries and fifth in Asia, according to the Korea TOEIC Committee under YBM. YBM 산하 한국토익위원회에 따르면 한국 평균 토익 점수는 지난해 682점으로 오르며 전년대비 4점이 높아졌다. 이는 39개국 중 17위이며 아시아에서 5위이다. The Test of English for International Communication, better known as TOEIC, is a standardized English-language test widely used to assess workpla

[Graphic News] 3 in 4 young Koreans have no religion

3 in 4 young Koreans have no religion 한국인 4명 중 3명 무종교 About 3 out of 4 South Koreans in their 20s have no religious affiliation, underscoring rising disinterest among younger generations and a broader trend of religious aging, according to survey data. 한 설문조사에 따르면, 20대 한국인 4명 중 3명은 종교가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 이는 젊은 세대의 종교적 무관심이 높아짐과 함께 종교의 저반적인 고령화를 보여준다. A Gallup Korea survey found that 40 percent of Korean adults currently identify as religious -- 18 percent Protestant, 16 percent Buddhist and 6 percent

[Graphic News] South Korea finalizes 26-man World Cup squad

South Korea finalizes 26-man World Cup squad 대한민국, 대표팀 26인 확정짓다 South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo unveiled his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pledging that the Taegeuk Warriors would enter the tournament with the mentality of “challengers.” 대한민국 대표팀 홍명보 감독이 2026 북중미 월드컵에 출전할 26인 대표팀을 공개하며 태극전사들이 "도전자"의 정신으로 경기에 임할 것이라고 다짐했다. Son Heung-min, Asia’s top striker and a South Korean soccer icon, was named to the squad alongside key Europe-based players including Lee Kang-in of Paris Sai

[Graphic News] Foreign residents drive domestic travel

Foreign residents drive domestic travel 외국인 거주자, 국내 여행 수요 견인 Foreign residents in South Korea are becoming an important part of the country’s domestic tourism market, according to a report released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization. 문화체육관광부와 한국관광공사가 발표한 보고서에 따르면, 한국에 거주하는 외국인들이 국내 관광시장의 중요한 소비층으로 부상하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. A survey of 1,000 foreign residents found that 69.1 percent took same-day trips and 58.8 percent traveled overnight between November 202

[Graphic News] Mideast conflict raises living costs, service prices

Mideast conflict raises living costs, service prices 중동 분쟁, 생활비와 서비스 요금 올리다 The war in the Middle East has driven oil product prices up by more than 20 percent, with the impact spreading to service costs such as car repairs, laundry fees and airfares. According to the Ministry of Data and Statistics, the cost-of-living index rose 2.9 percent on-year in April, while personal service prices gained 3.2 percent. 중동 지역 전쟁으로 유가가 20% 넘게 상승하면서 그 영향력이 자동차 수리, 빨래 요금, 그리고 항공료 등으로 퍼져나가고 있다. 통계청에 따르면, 4월 생활물

[Graphic News] Half of upper elementary students use smart devices for over 2 hours

Half of upper elementary students use smart devices for over 2 hours 초등학교 고학년, 절반 넘게 2시간 이상 스마트 기기 사용 Nearly one in two upper-grade elementary school students use smart devices, such as smartphones and tablets, for more than two hours a day after school, a survey showed. 한 설문조사에 따르면, 초등학교 고학년 학생 두명 중 한 명은 하교 이후 스마트폰과 태블랫 등의 스마트 기기를 하루 두 시간 이상 사용한다. The Korean Teachers and Education Workers’ Union surveyed 2,804 elementary school students in grades 4 through 6 from April 9-22. 전국교직원노동조합은 4월 9일부터

[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