'Dress like dentistry students' rule sparks backlash

What are dentistry students supposed to wear? At one of South Korea’s top universities, apparently, there are rules. Three dental students at Yonsei University were made to write formal apology letters after violating the department's dress code on Aug. 27. The letters were then posted in lecture halls for other students to see, according to the Yonsei student newspaper. One letter read, "I have been oblivious to the rules and duties of a dentistry student, all because of the hot weather and my

2026-09-22 16:04:17:00

Where are Koreans traveling for Chuseok? This country tops the list

Japan was the most popular overseas destination for Koreans during this year's Chuseok holiday, with Osaka, Fukuoka and Tokyo ranking as the top three cities, according to data released by Trip.com Group. The data, covering domestic and international bookings for the four-day holiday beginning Thursday, pointed to a clear preference for nearby destinations and smaller domestic cities. Korea’s biggest fall holiday falls on Friday this year, extending the usual three-day holiday through Sunday for

2026-09-22 11:29:23:00

Busan park restricts nighttime access as shark lingers, crowds gather

Authorities in Busan said Monday that they were restricting nighttime access to a waterfront park after large crowds continued to flock there to catch sight of a shark that had lingered in the area for a third day. The roughly 3.5-meter shark was first spotted around 9 a.m. on Sept. 18 near Busan North Port. The animal is believed to be a dusky shark, although the National Institute of Fisheries Science has yet to formally confirm the species. After receiving reports of the shark sighting, the B

2026-09-21 17:10:48:00

Jongno 3-ga crowned world’s coolest neighborhood

Time Out ranked Seoul's Jongno 3-ga as the coolest neighborhood in the world, up two spots from its 2021 ranking. In an article published Wednesday, the London-based global media outlet highlighted Jongno 3-ga's timeless landscape and vibrant culture as its main appeal, describing it as a place where tradition coexists with a trendy vibe that keeps drawing young visitors. The outlet credited the neighborhood's traditional hanoks with laying the groundwork for its transformation into a popular de

2026-09-18 15:02:31:00

Pantsless flasher roams near girls' school for months, police can't catch him

A man has repeatedly exposed himself near a girls’ high school in Gyeonggi Province since last year, but police have yet to catch him despite being spotted as often as four times a week. According to JTBC's current affairs program "Crime Chief," which aired Thursday, the man has most often been spotted on a low hill near the school, an area directly visible from the classroom windows. He wears a mask and cap to hide his identity. His appearances reportedly dropped off around last winter but have

2026-09-18 12:18:29:00

Fake K-beauty products busted

Fake K-beauty products and health supplements smuggled in from China were sold on Korean online marketplaces for more than a year, prompting authorities to warn consumers to be wary of counterfeit products when shopping online. According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which held a press briefing in Seoul on Thursday, an investigation found that a broker based in South Korea had conspired with a manufacturer in Shenzhen, China, to produce and distribute counterfeit products in South Kor

2026-09-17 13:50:43:00

Michelin two-star restaurant fined for serving ant dessert

A Michelin two-star restaurant owner has been fined after prosecution for using unauthorized ants as a dish ingredient. The Seoul Western District Court on Wednesday fined the restaurant owner, surnamed Kim, 15 million won ($10,900), and fined the restaurant’s operating company 10 million won. Kim was charged with importing dried ants from the United States and Thailand and using them as a garnish on a sherbet dessert at the restaurant from April 2021 to January of this year. Under the country’s

2026-09-17 13:32:18:00

More than 60,000 sign petition to end visa-free entry for Chinese nationals

An online petition calling for the abolition of visa-free entry for Chinese nationals, along with tighter immigration screening, has drawn more than 60,000 signatures in under three weeks. According to the National Assembly’s public petition board, the petition posted on Aug. 31 had surpassed 60,000 signature as of Wednesday. Under the petition system, any petition that gathers at least 50,000 signatures within 30 days of posting is forwarded to a standing committee for review. The petition was

2026-09-16 14:19:42:00

Jensen Huang spotted using Galaxy Z Fold8 on call with Trump

In Jensen Huang's hand was not an iPhone but a Galaxy model during his call with President Trump on Monday. At the "All-In Summit 2026," Jensen Huang was spotted using a Galaxy Z Fold8 when he received a call from President Trump in Los Angeles on Monday. The Galaxy Z Fold8 is the newest model in Samsung's Galaxy lineup. This is not the first time Huang has been seen with a Galaxy phone. He was previously spotted with a Galaxy Z Fold 7 in May, when he accompanied Trump on a visit to China. The p

2026-09-15 17:56:44:00

66-to-1 competition for SK hynix-linked major in early admissions

Contract majors affiliated with major conglomerates such as Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, and Hyundai Motor drew nearly 9,000 applicants in the 2027 early admissions cycle, marking the highest number on record. According to Jongno Academy, a private education institute, on Tuesday, 13 contract majors affiliated with seven major companies received a combined 8,994 applications for 383 available spots, an 18.2 percent increase from a year earlier. The most competitive program was Sogang Universit

2026-09-15 17:14:32:00