Hyosung bucks STEM trend with humanities-only hiring

Hyosung Group has launched a recruitment program exclusively for humanities majors, an unusual move in a job market where employers have increasingly favored graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The conglomerate's businesses span from textiles to chemicals, power grids and construction. It is currently accepting applications from new college graduates and those expected to graduate in August, with degrees in the humanities and liberal arts, according to its website. Eli

2026-07-15 14:46:29:00

Sharing samgyetang ahead of chobok

Free bowls of ginseng chicken soup, or samgyetang, were served to long lines of mostly senior citizens at Duryu Park in Daegu on Tuesday, a day before chobok, the first of the three "bok" days marking the hottest period of summer in South Korea. Chobok, along with jungbok and malbok, is traditionally observed by eating samgyetang. The nutrient-rich chicken soup with ginseng is believed to restore stamina and help the body cope with the summer heat. The custom is rooted in the principle of iyeol

2026-07-14 17:33:09:00

Uijeongbu High's famed graduation photos capture Korea's biggest memes of 2026

If you want a recap of Korea's biggest memes and viral moments, look no further than Uijeongbu High School's annual graduation photos. Since 2009, the high school in Gyeonggi Province has upheld a 17-year tradition of allowing graduating seniors to design their own graduation photo concepts, often recreating the year's most talked-about memes and celebrities. This year's photos, released on the school's social media account on Monday, once again featured a collection of humorous and creative cos

2026-07-14 14:49:12:00

Lee checks out Ulaanbaatar's Seoul Street

President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung visited Seoul Street in Ulaanbaatar on Thursday, where they met local residents and enjoyed Korean food. As Lee arrived, local residents greeted him with "annyeonghaseyo" (hello) and "bangapseumnida" (nice to meet you), according to a written briefing by deputy presidential spokesperson Ahn Gwi-ryeong. Lee responded by shaking hands and exchanging high-fives with those gathered. Seoul Street was established to commemorate the sister-city relat

2026-07-10 11:25:46:00

Mystery 'Kim Ji-mee' graffiti spotted at nearly 500 sites across Seoul

Unknown graffiti bearing the name "Kim Ji-mee" has appeared across Seoul, with nearly 500 writings discovered throughout the city. According to local media reports, the graffiti has been found in Jongno-gu, Dongdaemun-gu and other parts of Seoul. Since first appearing in large numbers in April, more than 500 writings have been discovered on building walls, crosswalk signs, bus stops, construction site walls and utility poles. The graffiti includes phrases such as "Kim Ji-mee, click," "Let's clic

2026-07-09 16:46:43:00

Broken massage chairs on Dokdo spur LG response

A social media post claiming that two LG massage chairs used by the Dokdo Security Police could not be repaired due to the islet’s remote location went viral this week, prompting the company to offer free after-sales service. LG Electronics said Wednesday that it had contacted the police unit to verify the circumstances and would provide free repairs for the two massage chairs, along with other LG products at the station, including a system air conditioner. The controversy began Tuesday when an

2026-07-08 16:32:30:00

Former Korea coach Paulo Bento seeks national team return: report

As the Korea Football Association searches for a successor to Hong Myung-bo, local media have once again floated the name of former national team coach Paulo Bento. The association, however, has denied reports that Bento has formally applied for the job. Local media reported Tuesday that the Portuguese coach, who managed the South Korean national team for four years and four months, had expressed interest in the position through an acquaintance at the KFA. Citing an unnamed source, the reports s

2026-07-07 17:01:54:00

Video of police responding to Changwon stabbing sparks outrage

Surveillance footage of police responding to a fatal stabbing at a motel in Changwon last year has drawn public scrutiny after it was released online by the victims' family. The video shows officers ascending a stairwell at what many viewers described as an unhurried pace after receiving emergency calls from the victims, who contacted police twice during the assault. According to authorities, the incident occurred on Dec. 3, 2025, when a man in his 20s fatally stabbed two teenagers and seriously

2026-06-24 16:53:12:00

Women account for 37.8% of new police recruits in first quota-free hiring round

Women accounted for 37.8 percent of successful applicants in this year’s police recruitment exam, nearly doubling their share of around 20 percent under the previous gender quota system, the Korean National Police Agency said Tuesday. Of 29,972 applicants, 2,941 passed the exam, including 1,829 men (62.2 percent) and 1,112 women (37.8 percent), according to the agency. Police officials attributed the increase in female recruits to the removal of gender-specific hiring limits. It was the first re

2026-06-23 14:25:35:00

Across South Korea, Starbucks stores closed at 3 p.m.

Starbucks Korea closed all of its stores early on Monday to conduct history training for employees, following backlash over its “Tank Day” promotion in May. All 2,160 stores closed at 3 p.m., marking the company’s first nationwide early shutdown since opening the first location here in 1999. Employees participated in the training by watching prerecorded lectures delivered by two professors from Sungkyunkwan University’s history and sociology departments at their respective stores. The program wa

2026-06-22 14:50:13:00