Why Tomatoes with Sugar and Other Common Pairings Are Actually Bad for You Not All Popular Food Combos Are Actually Good for You Okay so this is going to BLOW your mind! We all have go-to food pairings that we love, but did you know some of them might actually be COUNTERPRODUCTIVE for your health? … Read more
Why Younger Koreans Are Saying No to Heavy Drinking The End of Late-Night Company Drinking Culture Something BIG is shifting in Korean drinking culture! South Korea’s famous after-work drinking culture is losing steam as younger generations turn away from late-night company gatherings and heavy alcohol consumption. “Hoesik” — company dinners involving multiple rounds of drinking … Read more
New ICAO Power Bank Regulations Explained Korea Just Set the Global Standard for Flight Safety This is a HUGE deal! Korea’s new regulations for in-flight smartphone battery chargers have officially become the INTERNATIONAL standard after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) adopted the Korean government’s guidelines. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced Wednesday … Read more
Does Samgyeopsal Really Help Fight Fine Dust? The Truth Behind Korea’s Popular Belief The Popular Korean Belief About Grilled Pork Belly Okay so this is something EVERY Korean has heard at some point! For a long time, Koreans have turned to eating samgyeopsal when fine dust levels are high, based on the popular belief that … Read more
New Brightness Rules Get Mixed Reactions from Citizens Seoul Introduces Korea’s First Billboard Brightness Caps Big news for anyone who’s been BLINDED by those giant LED screens in Seoul! Last week, the Seoul Metropolitan Government introduced new brightness caps for large LED billboards — the FIRST among local governments in Korea. The daytime brightness limit … Read more