[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

[Graphic News] Korean cosmetics exports hit record $3.1b in Q1

Korean cosmetics exports hit record $3.1b in Q1 한국 화장품 수출, 1분기 31억 달러 기록 South Korea’s cosmetics exports rose to a record $3.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 19 percent increase from a year earlier, data from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety showed. 식품의약품안전처에 따르면 한국의 화장품 수출이 2026년 1분기에 31억 달러를 기록하며 전년 대비 19% 인상한 수치를 보였다. While outbound shipments in January and February remained largely in line with last year’s levels, exports in March jumped 29.3 percent on-year to $1.19 bil

[Graphic News] 7 in 10 overseas have favorable view of Korean culture

7 in 10 overseas have favorable view of Korean culture 외국인 10명 중 7명, 한국 문화에 호감 Seven in 10 foreign nationals view South Korea’s cultural content favorably, with K-pop remaining the country’s most culturally representative aspect for the ninth consecutive year, a government study showed. 외국인 10명 중 7명이 한국 문화 콘텐츠에 대해 긍정적인 인식을 갖고 있는 것으로 나타났으며, 그 중 케이팝이 9년 연속 한국을 대표하는 문화로 꼽혔다. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the International Exchange and Cultural Promotion Institute surveyed 274,000

[Graphic News] AI engineers top fastest-growing jobs in US

AI engineers top fastest-growing jobs in US AI 엔지니어, 미국에서 가장 성장 빠른 직종 등극 With the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, AI engineer has emerged as the fastest-growing job in the United States. 인공지능의 급격한 성장과 함께 AI 엔지니어가 미국에서 가장 빠르게 성장하는 직업으로 부상했다. According to LinkedIn, AI engineers ranked No. 1 in hiring growth over the past two years. The analysis is based on millions of job listings posted by LinkedIn members between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 31, 2025. 링크드인에 따르면 지난 2년간 AI 엔지니어가 채용 증가율 1위를 기

[Graphic News] National Museum of Korea ranks 3rd globally in visitors

National Museum of Korea ranks 3rd globally in visitors 국립중앙박물관 전세계 방문객 수 3위 달성 The National Museum of Korea ranked third in the world for visitor numbers in 2025, surpassing the British Museum and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, according to industry data. 업계 자료에 따르면 국립중앙박물관이 2025년 전세계 방문객 수 3위를 달성하며 대영박물관과 메트로폴리탄 미술관을 넘어섰다고 한다. The South Korean museum drew 6.5 million visitors in 2025, a 70 percent increase from the previous year, British publication The Art Newspaper reported in its an

[Graphic News] Samsung retakes global smartphone lead in Q1

Samsung retakes global smartphone lead in Q1 삼성, 1분기 글로벌 스마트폰 시장 1위 탈환 Samsung Electronics reclaimed the top spot in the global smartphone market in the first quarter, after losing the annual lead to Apple in 2025. 삼성전자가 2025년 연간 기준 애플에 1위를 내준 이후, 올해 1분기 글로벌 스마트폰 시장에서 다시 선두 자리를 되찾았다. According to market tracker Omdia, Samsung posted a 22 percent market share, surpassing Apple’s 20 percent. 시장조사업체 옴디아에 따르면, 삼성전자는 22%의 시장 점유율을 기록하며 애플(20%)을 앞질렀다. The rebound was driven by strong demand for Samsung

[Graphic News] Most consumers oppose paying for banchan refills: survey

Most consumers oppose paying for banchan refills: survey 대부분의 소비자 반찬 리필 유료화 반대해 A recent survey showed that most South Korean consumers oppose charging for side-dish (banchan) refills at restaurants. 최근 설문조사에 따르면 한국 소비자 대부분이 반찬 리필 유료화에 반대하는 것으로 나타났다. Among 1,000 adults nationwide, 64.8 percent said they were uncomfortable with paid refills, while 42.3 percent said they would stop visiting restaurants that introduced them. 전국의 성인 1,000명 중 64.8%는 유료 반판 리필에 거부감을 느낀다고 답했고, 42.3%는 반찬 유료화를 도입하는 식당에 가지

[Graphic News] 1 in 3 students struggle to read long passages: survey

1 in 3 students struggle to read long passages: survey 고등학생 3명 중 1명, 긴 글 읽는 데 어려움 느껴 Nearly 1 in 3 high school students in South Korea has difficulty concentrating on long texts, a survey showed. 한국 고등학생 3명 중 1명은 긴 글을 읽는 데 어려움을 겪는 것으로 나타났다. According to a survey of 3,525 students conducted by Jinhaksa, 30.6 percent said they struggle to focus on reading for more than 10 minutes. Another 28.5 percent gave neutral responses, suggesting a substantial share hover near the threshold of adequate read

[Graphic News] Fewer Koreans see supporting parents as child’s duty: survey

Fewer Koreans see supporting parents as child’s duty: survey 부모 부양을 자식의 의무로 여기는 한국인 줄어 The traditional belief in Korean society that children should support their parents is weakening, a survey conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs showed. Only about 1 in 5 respondents said children should provide such support. 한국보건사회연구원의 설문조사에 따르면 자식이 부모를 부양해야 한다는 한국 사회의 전통적 믿음이 약화되고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 부양의 의무가 있다고 답한 응답자는 5명 중 1명 꼴이었다. In the 2025 survey of 7,300 households, 47.6 percent said