[Graphic News] Tea market expands on demand from young consumers

Tea market expands on demand from young consumers 차(Tea) 시장, 젊은 소비자 수요 증가에 힘입어 확대 South Korea’s long-standing corporate drinking culture is rapidly giving way to a more mindful “tea culture” among younger consumers, industry data shows. 한국의 오랜 기업 음주 문화가 젊은 소비자들 사이에서 보다 의식적인 ‘차 문화’로 빠르게 대체되고 있는 것으로 나타났다. According to local community platform Karrot, the number of tea-related gatherings and participants surged 200 percent as of January 2026 from a year earlier. The trend is largely driven by peopl

[Graphic News] Templestay sees record high participation last year

Templestay sees record high participation last year 템플스테이, 지난해 참가자 34만9천 명…역대 최다 기록 The Templestay program saw a record 349,219 participants in 2025, including 293,704 Koreans and 55,515 from abroad, marking a 5.1 percent increase from 2024, the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, the country’s largest Buddhist sect, has reported. Including repeat visits, total attendance reached 625,304. 대한불교조계종은 2025년 템플스테이 참가자가 총 34만9,219명으로 집계돼 역대 최다를 기록했다고 밝혔다. 이는 전년 대비 5.1% 증가한 수치다. 참가자 구성은 국내 참가자 29만3,704명, 외

[Graphic News] Per capita rice consumption falls to record low

Per capita rice consumption falls to record low 대한민국 1인당 쌀 소비량 53.9㎏…역대 최저 기록 Per capita rice consumption in South Korea fell more than 3 percent last year, reaching a record low of 53.9 kilograms, according to the 2025 Grain Consumption Survey released by the Ministry of Data and Statistics. The figure dropped 1.9 kilograms from a year earlier and is roughly half the level recorded in 1995. 지난해 국내 1인당 쌀 소비량이 전년 대비 3% 이상 감소해 53.9㎏으로 역대 최저치를 기록한 것으로 나타났다. 통계청이 발표한 ‘2025년 양곡소비량조사’에 따르면, 지난해 1인당 쌀

[Graphic News] Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin named Korea’s top female CEO

Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin named Korea’s top female CEO 이부진 호텔신라 사장, ‘K-브랜드지수’ 국내 여성 CEO 1위 선정 The Asia Brand Research Institute, a big data evaluation agency, announced that Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin has been named the top female CEO on its K-Brand Index. 빅데이터 평가기관인 아시아브랜드연구소는 호텔신라 이부진 사장이 자사 ‘K-브랜드지수(K-Brand Index)’에서 국내 여성 최고경영자(CEO) 1위에 선정됐다고 밝혔다. The index measures brand influence by combining multiple indicators, including media exposure, social media activity, public sentiment, commu

[Graphic News] Global survey shows record 82% have positive view of Korea

Global survey shows record 82% have positive view of Korea 국가 이미지 조사서 한국 호감도 82%로 역대 최고 More than 8 out of 10 of respondents in an international survey expressed a favorable view of Korea, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 해외 여론조사에서 응답자의 10명 중 8명 이상이 한국에 대해 긍정적인 인식을 갖고 있는 것으로 나타났다. The ministry’s 2025 Survey on Korea’s National Image showed that overall favorability rose 3.3 percentage points from the previous year to 82.3 percent, the highest level since the survey began

[Graphic News] Olympic first: Ski mountaineering

Olympic first: Ski mountaineering 동계올림픽 첫 정식 종목 ‘스키 마운티니어링’ The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, the 25th edition of the Winter Games, features eight sports and 16 disciplines, with 116 gold medals up for grabs, including the Olympic debut of ski mountaineering. 제25회 동계올림픽인 2026 밀라노·코르티나 동계올림픽에서는 총 8개 종목, 16개 세부 종목에서 116개의 금메달이 걸린 가운데, 스키 마운티니어링이 처음으로 올림픽 정식 종목에 포함됐다. Long practiced in the Alps, the sport was approved by the International Olympic Committee in 2019 upon lobbying by the Interna

[Graphic News] Prices of ingredients put squeeze on Dubai chewy cookie craze

Prices of ingredients put squeeze on Dubai chewy cookie craze 재료값 급등에 ‘두바이 쫀득쿠키’ 열풍 주춤 Prices of kadayif and pistachios, the main ingredients in the viral Dubai chewy cookie, or “dujjonku” — popular especially with people in their 20s and 30s — have surged sharply, putting pressure on small business owners. SNS를 통해 20~30대에게 특히 인기를 끈 ‘두바이 쫀득쿠키(두쫀쿠)’의 주요 재료인 카다이프와 피스타치오 가격이 급등하면서 소상공인들의 부담이 커지고 있다. Pistachio imports spiked to 372 metric tons in December last year, up sharply from 93 tons in August

[Graphic News] Portugal leads world in wine consumption

Portugal leads world in wine consumption 포르투갈, 세계 1인당 와인 소비량 1위 The world’s highest wine consumers are not the French or Italians — it is the Portuguese, according to recent data. A 2024 report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the International Organization of Vine and Wine shows that Portugal’s average wine consumption was 61.1 liters per person, far above Italy (42.7 liters) and Luxembourg (41.8 liters) on a per capita basis. 세계에서 와인을 가장 많이 마시는 나라는 프랑스나 이탈리아

[Graphic News] Lunar New Year table costs shift

Lunar New Year table costs shift 설 차례상 비용 소폭 변동 An improved supply of fruits and vegetables has slightly lowered the cost of preparing the Lunar New Year ancestral table. According to the Korea Price Information Agency, the average cost for a four-member family is 296,500 won ($203) at traditional markets, down 1.98 percent from last year, and 406,880 won at major retailers, down 0.64 percent. 과일과 채소 공급이 개선되면서 설 차례상 차림 비용이 소폭 낮아진 것으로 나타났다. 한국물가정보에 따르면 4인 가족 기준 설 차례상 비용은 전통시장에서 29만6,500원으로 전년 대비

[Graphic News] S. Korea’s key events at Winter Games

S. Korea’s key events at Winter Games 한국의 2026 동계올림픽 주요 일정과 관전 포인트 The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, the 25th edition of the Winter Games, will begin with an opening ceremony Friday at San Siro Stadium in Milan, officially launching the competitions that run through Feb. 22 across venues in northern Italy. The ceremony will carry the theme “Armonia” ("harmony") and feature performances and artistic segments designed to showcase Italian culture. 제25회 동계올림픽인 2026 밀라노·코르티나 동계올림픽이 오는 금요일 이탈리아

[Graphic News] Majority of Koreans want more Paralympics broadcast coverage

Majority of Koreans want more Paralympics broadcast coverage 한국인 다수, 패럴림픽 중계 확대 원해 The Korean Paralympic Committee has released the results of a nationwide survey examining public awareness of the Paralympics and demand for expanded broadcast coverage. 대한장애인체육회는 패럴림픽에 대한 국민 인식과 방송 중계 확대 수요를 조사한 전국 단위 설문조사 결과를 발표했다. The online survey was conducted by Micromill Embrain from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1, polling 2,000 adults nationwide through quota sampling. 이번 조사는 마이크로밀 엠브레인(Micromill Embrain)이 11월 25일부터 12

[Graphic News] Apple leads global brand value rankings; Samsung is 8th

Apple leads global brand value rankings; Samsung is 8th 애플, 글로벌 브랜드 가치 1위 유지…삼성은 8위 Apple has maintained its position as the world’s most valuable brand for a third consecutive year, while Samsung ranked eighth, down two places from a year earlier. 애플이 세계에서 가장 가치 있는 브랜드 자리를 3년 연속 지킨 가운데, 삼성전자는 전년보다 두 계단 하락한 8위를 기록했다. According to the Global 500 rankings released by brand valuation firm Brand Finance, Apple ranked No. 1 in 2026 with a brand value of $607.6 billion, up 6 percent from $574.5 billio

[Graphic News] Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics 2026 밀라노·코르티나담페초 동계올림픽 Anticipation is building for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Italy’s first Winter Games in two decades. The 25th Winter Olympic Games will open on Feb. 6 and run through Feb. 22. 이탈리아에서 20년 만에 열리는 동계올림픽인 2026 밀라노·코르티나담페초 동계올림픽을 향한 기대감이 높아지고 있다. 제25회 동계올림픽은 2026년 2월 6일 개막해 2월 22일까지 열린다. In South Korea, interest is high not only because of the global competition but also due to recent Olympic history. At the 2018 PyeongChang Winter

[Graphic News] Korea posts world’s highest growth in AI adoption

Korea posts world’s highest growth in AI adoption 한국, AI 활용 증가율 세계 1위 기록 South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing country in artificial intelligence adoption in the second half of 2025, signaling a major shift in the global AI race. 한국이 2025년 하반기 인공지능(AI) 활용 증가 속도에서 전 세계 최고 수준을 기록하며 글로벌 AI 경쟁 구도에서 존재감을 키운 것으로 나타났다. The AI Economy Institute, a Microsoft-affiliated think tank, released “AI Diffusion Report: A Widening Digital Divide,” analyzing global AI adoption trends in the latter half of las

[Graphic News] Son, global stars take ‘last dance’ at 2026 World Cup

Son, global stars take ‘last dance’ at 2026 World Cup 손흥민·세계적 스타들, 2026 월드컵서 ‘라스트 댄스’ South Korean men’s national soccer team captain Son Heung-min is expected to headline the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the tournament likely marking his final appearance on soccer’s biggest stage. Now in his mid-30s, Son embodies the culmination of a golden era for Korean soccer, combining global stardom, leadership and consistency across four World Cups. 한국 남자 축구대표팀 주장 손흥민이 2026 국제축구연맹(FIFA) 월드컵의 중심에 설 것으로 전망되며,