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[Graphic News] 6 in 10 people living alone feel lonely

More than 6 in 10 South Korean adults living alone experience feelings of loneliness at least once a week, a survey showed. PMI surveyed 1,000 adults ages 20 to 59 nationwide and found that 63 percent of those living alone reported feeling lonely at least once a week over the previous six months, compared with 40.5 percent of those living with others. Among those living alone, 47 percent said they had no one to confide in, while 44.8 percent said they had no one to turn to for help when needed.
Oct. 14, 2026 - 08:00:00
Social Affairs
[Graphic News] Gen Z turns to AI for personal advice

Generative artificial intelligence has become the second-most common source of advice for Generation Z job seekers, surpassing family members and romantic partners, according to a survey. Recruitment platform Jinhaksa Catch surveyed 1,110 job seekers on their use of generative AI. Friends were the most common first choice when respondents faced a problem, at 31 percent, followed by generative AI at 26 percent, family at 18 percent and romantic partners at 13 percent. Fifty-eight percent said the
Oct. 8, 2026 - 08:00:00
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[Graphic News] Nuri rocket set for fifth launch

Nuri rocket set for fifth launch 누리호 5차 발사 예정 South Korea’s fifth Nuri rocket is scheduled to lift off on Wednesday afternoon, carrying 15 satellites from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, according to the Korea Aerospace Research Institute. 한국의 다섯 번째 누리호가 수요일 오후 전남 고흥 나로우주센터에서 15기의 위성을 싣고 발사될 예정이라고 한국항공우주연구원이 밝혔다. The payload includes five New-space Earth Observation Satellite Constellation, or NeonSat, satellites and 10 CubeSats. In a first for South Korea, the five cons
Oct. 6, 2026 - 10:00:00
Social Affairs
[Graphic News] Nuri rocket set for fifth launch

South Korea’s fifth Nuri rocket is scheduled to lift off on Wednesday afternoon, carrying 15 satellites from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, according to the Korea Aerospace Research Institute. The payload includes five New-space Earth Observation Satellite Constellation, or NeonSat, satellites and 10 CubeSats. In a first for South Korea, the five constellation satellites will separate sequentially at intervals of 35 to 40 seconds. NeonSat deployment is scheduled to begi
Oct. 6, 2026 - 08:00:00
WorldNews
[Graphic News] Seoul ranks 4th among Asia’s most revisited destinations

Seoul ranked No. 4 among Asia’s most revisited travel destinations in the first half of the year, as South Korea saw a surge in foreign visitors driven by growing interest in Korean culture. According to travel platform Agoda, Seoul ranked No. 4 among Asia’s top destinations for repeat visitors based on accommodation bookings during the first half of this year. Tokyo took the top spot, overtaking Bangkok, which ranked first last year. Bali, Indonesia rose one place to third, followed by Seoul, O
Oct. 2, 2026 - 08:00:00
WorldNews
[Graphic News] S. Korea ranks 9th in noodle consumption

South Korea ranked ninth globally in consumption of instant noodles, last year, while China remained the world’s largest consumer, with consumption nearly three times that of second-place Indonesia. According to the World Instant Noodles Association, South Korea consumed 4.06 billion servings of ramyeon last year, down 0.9 percent from 4.1 billion servings a year earlier. China, including Hong Kong, topped the list with 43.27 billion servings, followed by Indonesia with 14.54 billion and India w
Sept. 30, 2026 - 08:00:00
Social Affairs
[Graphic News] Average parental age of S. Koreans rises

South Korean parents are having their first child about two years later than they did a decade ago, reflecting a continued trend toward later marriage and childbirth, data showed. In 2025, first-time fathers were 35.4 years old on average, while first-time mothers were 33.2, up from 33.7 and 31.2, respectively, in 2015. The number of births rose 6.7 percent year on year to 254,300, the highest since 2021. Firstborn children accounted for 62.4 percent of all births. The total fertility rate, or t
Sept. 28, 2026 - 08:00:00
Social Affairs
[Graphic News] Chuseok table costs return to W300,000 range

The cost of preparing a Chuseok memorial table has risen at both traditional markets and hypermarkets this year, returning to the 300,000 won range at traditional markets after falling below that level last year. According to the Korea Price Information, the estimated cost of preparing a Chuseok memorial table for a family of four is 302,500 won at traditional markets and 397,700 won at hypermarkets. The figures represent year-on-year increases of 1.2 percent, or 3,500 won, and 1.6 percent, or 6
Sept. 23, 2026 - 08:00:00
Baseball
[Graphic News] S. Korean baseball eyes Asian Games gold

South Korea will begin its bid for a fifth consecutive Asian Games baseball gold medal on Monday at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan. The baseball tournament runs until Sept. 27 at two venues in Aichi prefecture. Led by manager Ryu Ji-hyun, Korea's 24-man roster includes 11 pitchers, two catchers, seven infielders and four outfielders. Gwak Been, Kim Do-yeong, Moon Bo-gyeong and Cho Hyeong-woo have recent international experience, while Roh Si-hwan, Kim Ju-won and Yoon Dong-hee were pa
Sept. 21, 2026 - 08:00:00
More sports
[Graphic News] Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games to raise curtain Friday

The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will open Friday in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and run through Oct. 4. Athletes will compete for 469 gold medals across 43 sports and 71 disciplines, including new additions such as virtual taekwondo, padel and teqball. About 15,000 athletes and officials from 45 National Olympic Committees are expected to participate, including around 1,000 from South Korea. Events will be held across Aichi and several other parts of Japan, with Nagoya’s Paloma Mizuho Sta
Sept. 18, 2026 - 08:00:00
WorldNews
[Graphic News] S. Korea ranks second in wig patents worldwide

Wigs are evolving from products used to conceal hair loss into fashion items for self-expression, and South Korea has emerged as the world’s second-most competitive country in wig-related patents. According to the Ministry of Intellectual Property, an analysis released Aug. 17 of wig-related patents filed with the world’s five largest intellectual property offices between 2004 and 2023 showed South Korea tied for second in cumulative patent filings and ranked second in granted patents. Japan ran
Sept. 16, 2026 - 08:00:02
Social Affairs
[Graphic News] South Korea has 8,600 centenarians

South Korea’s population aged 100 and older topped 8,600 last year, increasing 2.7-fold over the past decade. Women accounted for more than 80 percent of centenarians, while South Jeolla Province and Jeju Island had the highest numbers relative to their populations. Centenarians cited a controlled diet as the top secret to longevity. Seven in 10 centenarians living at home said they had no intention of moving into a long-term care facility, even if their health deteriorated or they required care
Sept. 15, 2026 - 08:00:00
Social Affairs
[Graphic News] Chuseok overseas trips rise, spending falls

Nearby overseas destinations such as Japan and Vietnam are emerging as popular choices among Korean travelers during the upcoming Chuseok holiday, with travel demand rising while spending per traveler has declined slightly from a year earlier. According to a survey of 1,000 Korean travelers conducted by global travel platform Skyscanner, 56 percent said they plan to travel during Chuseok. Flight searches for departures from Korea between Sept. 13 and Oct. 3 surged 92.4 percent from searches for
Sept. 11, 2026 - 08:00:00
Consumer
[Graphic News] Gimbap prices rise faster than other dining-out staples

Gimbap prices are rising faster than dining out as the costs of rice, eggs and seaweed continue to climb. According to the Korea Consumer Agency, the average price of a roll of gimbap in Seoul reached 3,838 won ($2.77) in June, up 5.9 percent from a year earlier. It marked the sharpest increase among the eight popular dishes surveyed, followed by samgyeopsal at 4.3 percent, kalguksu at 3.6 percent, and naengmyeon and samgyetang at 2.8 percent each. The increase was driven largely by higher ingre
Sept. 9, 2026 - 08:00:00
WorldNews
[Graphic News] Seoul tops favorite cities for Gen Z, millennials for fifth year

Seoul has been named the world’s favorite city among millennial and Generation Z travelers for the fifth consecutive year in an annual survey by US-based media outlet Trazee Travel. Seoul has held the top spot since 2022, making it the first city to win the title for five consecutive years. The city was also awarded Quint Status for its consecutive wins and inducted into the Hall of Fame. Dublin, Hong Kong, London and Athens, Greece rounded out the top five. The recognition highlights how younge
Sept. 7, 2026 - 08:00:00