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[Graphic News] Korea leads global hair loss treatment market

A recent survey reveals that South Korean companies account for one out of every two global hair loss treatment cosmetic products. According to the Korean Intellectual Property Office, Korea has dominated international patent filings for hair loss treatment cosmetics over the past 22 years, from 2002 to 2023. Korean companies have submitted 576 patent applications, representing 42.9 percent of the total 1,344 patents filed worldwide, securing the top position. Japan follows at No. 2 with 272 pat
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Social Affairs
[Graphic News] Infertility treatments exceed 200,000 cases in 2022

A report from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service has revealed a 36.7 percent increase in infertility treatment cases over the past three years, with a total of 200,007 procedures performed in 2022. In vitro fertilization accounted for 83.4 percent of these treatments, and artificial insemination made up 16.6 percent. While IVF procedures have risen, IUI treatments have seen a decline. The study highlighted that IVF treatments were most common among women aged 35-39, whereas IUI w
April 21, 2025 - 08:00:00
WorldNews
[Graphic News] World’s most disappointing tourist attractions

A recent study has revealed that the top five most disappointing tourist attractions are all located in Europe. Radical Storage, a global luggage-storage platform, analyzed 95,932 visitor reviews across 200 popular tourist attractions worldwide to identify which ones were most likely to be disappointing. At the top of the list is the United Kingdom’s Alton Towers, the largest theme park in the country. Nearly half (49.4 percent) of the reviews for the park mentioned negative experiences, includi
April 17, 2025 - 08:00:00
WorldNews
[Graphic News] American opinions on Trump’s deportation policies

Public reaction to former President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation policies remains deeply divided, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center. Roughly 32 percent of US adults believe all undocumented immigrants should be deported, while 16 percent oppose any deportations. The majority – about 51 percent – support deporting some individuals, particularly those convicted of violent crimes. Among this group, an overwhelming 97 percent favor deporting individuals with violent criminal
April 15, 2025 - 08:00:00
Social Affairs
[Graphic News] Over 160 dead or missing due to maritime accidents in 2024: data

More than 160 people died or went missing in maritime accidents in South Korea last year, government data showed. In 2024, 3,255 maritime accidents occurred in the country, up 5.3 percent from 2023, according to the data compiled by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. In the accidents, a total of 164 people were killed or went missing, up 74.5 percent from the corresponding tally for 2023. In detail, there were 706 major accidents, such as collision, capsizing and sinking, with collisions betw
April 14, 2025 - 08:00:00
Social Affairs
[Graphic News] Age at which Koreans start to use makeup causes concerns

As the age at which South Koreans begin using makeup continues to fall, concerns about makeup’s impact on health are growing. According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which surveyed 9,274 elementary school students, 4,678 secondary school students and a total of 13,952 makeup users, 11 percent (1,025) of elementary school students and 25.6 percent (1,196) of secondary school students reported using makeup. The most common age to begin using makeup was between fift
April 10, 2025 - 08:00:00
WorldNews
[Graphic News] ChatGPT dominates generative AI app market in Korea

ChatGPT has emerged as the most widely used generative AI app among Korean smartphone users across all age groups, according to a survey by market research firm Wiseapp Retail Goods. The survey, conducted from March 3-9 across Android and iOS platforms, reveals that ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, leads the generative AI app market in Korea. Among users under 20, ChatGPT was the top choice, followed by Wrtn. For those in their 20s and 30s, ChatGPT ranked first, with Wrtn and Perplexity trailing. U
April 9, 2025 - 08:00:00
Politics
[Graphic News] 8 in 10 Koreans accept Constitutional Court’s ruling

A survey released on Sunday found that 8 out of 10 people in South Korea said they accept the Constitutional Court’s decision on Friday to uphold the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, removing him from office over his declaration of martial law in December. The survey, conducted by Gallup Korea and commissioned by the Seoul Economic Daily, polled 1,012 people aged 18 or older nationwide on April 4–5. The results revealed that 81 percent of respondents said they “accept” the Constitutional
April 8, 2025 - 08:00:00
Politics
[Graphic News] Major controversies associated with past South Korean presidents

The Constitutional Court removed former President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday over his declaration of martial law on Dec. 3. Below is a summary of the struggles faced by past presidents.
April 7, 2025 - 08:00:00
Market
[Graphic News] Soju exports hit record high

Korean soju is gaining global popularity, with exports surpassing $200 million for the first time last year, according to the Korea Customs Service. The positive trend continued in 2025, with exports in both January and February showing a 0.5 percent increase in overall sales. The expansion of Hallyu and the growing preference for low-alcohol beverages have contributed to the rising interest in high-quality Korean liquor, which has fueled the growth in soju exports. In total, the export volume r
April 3, 2025 - 08:00:00
Social Affairs
[Graphic News] Nearly 1 in 10 seniors have dementia

Nearly 1 out of 10 over-65s in South Korea suffer from dementia, with the number of dementia patients expected to surpass 1 million next year, data showed. The number of dementia patients has reached 970,000 as of 2025, accounting for 9.17 percent of those aged 65 or older, according to the data compiled by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The figure is anticipated to surpass the 1 million mark next year and the 2 million mark in 2044. The ministry said the proportion of dementia cases
April 2, 2025 - 08:00:00
WorldNews
[Graphic News] Major earthquake hits Myanmar

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing significant loss of life. As of March 31, more than 17,000 people have been reported dead due to the earthquake. The quake also shook neighboring Thailand, including the greater Bangkok area, home to around 17 million people, and caused a skyscraper under construction to collapse. On the earthquake magnitude scale, a quake over 7.0 is considered major and can cause serious damage, while a magnitude over 8.0 is classified as mass
April 1, 2025 - 08:00:00
Social Affairs
[Graphic News] Largest wildfires in South Korea’s history

In March 2025, South Korea experienced the most devastating wildfires in its history, affecting multiple regions with unprecedented severity. The fires started in Uiseong, South Gyeongsang Province, and rapidly spread to neighboring areas including nearby Sangcheong, as well as Andong, Yeongdeok and Yeongyang in North Gyeongsang Province and Ulsan. As of March 30, the wildfires affected an area of 48,238 hectares, which is 166 times the size of Yeouido (290 hectares) in Seoul. The disaster has r
March 31, 2025 - 08:00:00
WorldNews
[Graphic News] Ukraine tops arms imports; South Korea 10th in exports, 12th in imports

Ukraine has emerged as the world’s largest importer of weapons over the past five years, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute in Sweden. The report reveals that Ukraine’s arms imports from 2020 to 2024 surged nearly 100-fold compared to the previous five years, now accounting for 8.8 percent of global arms imports. The United States continues to dominate the global arms export market, with a 21 percent increase in arms sales between 2020 and 2024, suppl
March 26, 2025 - 08:00:00
Social Affairs
[Graphic News] 64% of Seoul residents support raising age at which subway rides become free

A survey conducted by the Seoul City Council reveals that six out of ten Seoul residents believe the current age of those eligible to ride the city’s metro service for free - set at 65 - should be raised. The survey, which was conducted last year, involved 1,144 participants aged 19 and older and was conducted both online and offline. The survey findings show that the largest proportion of respondents were in their 50s (18.4 percent), followed by those in their 30s (17.7 percent), 40s (17.2 perc
March 25, 2025 - 08:00:00