'Baby on board,' except this Korean dad's son is in his 20s

A "Baby on board" sticker is a common sight on cars. One Korean dad, however, had a different banner for a slightly older baby: "My son, who just completed his military service, is on board." After placing the banner on his car, the father posted on online forum Bobaedream to thank fellow drivers for their warm responses during the family's journey. The story quickly went viral. In a "Thank you, everyone" post shared Wednesday, the father explained he placed the banner on his car to celebrate hi

2026-11-13 15:08:56:00

This viral Santa recruitment notice can only be deciphered by Korean adults

This viral Santa recruitment notice can only be deciphered by Korean adults null Keeping the magic of Santa Claus alive takes some effort and creativity, especially when children are old enough to read. This is why, at an apartment complex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, residents are once again being again being recruited to play Santa through a deliberately coded notice.

2026-11-06 10:43:26:00

Is Korea’s black puffer era coming to an end?

Long black puffer jackets have long dominated South Korea’s winter streets. But in a country known for its fast-changing fashion trends, could brighter colors be making their way into winter wardrobes? K-pop stars such as Red Velvet’s Seulgi, Aespa’s Karina and Winter, and Ive’s Jang Wonyoung have been seen wearing puffer jackets in various colors, suggesting a shift influenced by local fashion brands. “In the past, companies often concentrated their inventory on staple colors like black and nav

2026-10-24 16:00:01:00

Kyobo rejects suspicious 100,000-book order amid AI copyright fears

Kyobo Book Centre, Korea's largest bookstore operator, has drawn attention for rejecting a suspicious order from an overseas company, amid growing concerns that bulk-ordered books could be used as training data for artificial intelligence. According to a Kyobo Book Centre official, the bookstore chain received a request from a foreign company with no prior transaction history to purchase 100,000 books. The buyer proposed purchasing one copy of every book, regardless of subject, instead of specif

2026-10-20 15:09:46:00

Korean streets pop up in London, LA for Call of Duty

Korean-themed pop-ups have appeared in London, Los Angeles, and Paris as part of a promotional campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, bringing scenes from the upcoming video game to life. Set against a fictional war on the Korean Peninsula, the game follows South Korean soldiers fighting a full-scale North Korean invasion. It is scheduled for release Friday. In London, Activision and Omnicom Media recreated a Korean streetscape near Shoreditch High Street, complete with convenience stores,

2026-10-19 17:28:30:00

Late firefighter’s daughter’s letter goes viral

A letter from the 6-year-old daughter of a firefighter who died while responding to a factory fire in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, has gone viral online. Rep. Song Young-gil of the Democratic Party posted photos on his social media on Saturday showing the letter written by the firefighter’s daughter, who will start elementary school early next year. The letter began, “To my dad, whom I miss.” “Dad (you) passed away yesterday, but I miss you so much already,” the girl wrote. “My dear dad, let’s me

2026-10-18 20:48:11:00

Grand Mint Festival cancels outdoor shows, offers full refunds amid heavy rain

The Grand Mint Festival 2026 canceled all outdoor performances on Sunday, the second day, due to heavy rain. All ticket holders for Sunday’s festival will receive full refunds. Mint Paper, the festival's organizer, announced on its official social media channels that it would fully refund tickets for the second day, stating it was “nearly impossible” to continue with the planned performances as weather conditions worsened. Indoor performances at KSPO Dome continued as scheduled on Sunday. Mint P

2026-10-18 20:27:42:00

Four months after Tongyeong killing, suspect remains at large

Four months after a woman in her 60s was fatally stabbed at her home in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, police have not arrested a suspect, despite receiving over 400 tips and offering a 100 million won ($74,000) reward. The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency reported that a man wearing a hat, face covering and gloves entered the victim’s yard around 12:20 a.m. on June 10. The man arrived empty-handed and appeared to survey the property before entering the house. Approximately two hours la

2026-10-18 11:10:07:00

Police weigh honors for heroes who stopped Incheon stabbing suspect

Police and the Incheon city government are considering awards for people who helped subdue a knife-wielding man who injured eight people at a shopping complex, officials said Wednesday. Police are reviewing plans to honor five people who confronted the attacker with chairs and other objects. The city is also considering separate awards and has requested government recognition for their actions. “Two citizens risked their safety to stop the attacker and prevent further injuries. We have requested

2026-10-15 14:06:40:00

Woman in her 20s dies after collapsing during Seoul Race half-marathon

A woman in her 20s died after collapsing just short of the finish line at the 2026 Seoul Race half-marathon on Sunday, event organizers said Monday. The runner collapsed at 8:49 a.m. near the 20.6-kilometer mark, about 500 meters from the finish line, according to the organizing committee. She received CPR at the scene but did not regain consciousness before being transported to a nearby hospital, where she later died. In a statement posted on its website Monday, the committee offered condolence

2026-10-12 22:32:03:00