Culture
Stress-Relief Items Become Daily Essentials for Gen Z Why Gen Z Is Carrying Stress in Their Hands Feeling stressed at work or school? You’re not alone. In Korea, Gen Z is turning small stress-relief items into everyday must-haves. From keycap keyrings to squishy toys and worry stones, these portable tools are becoming part of daily … 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
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
What You Need to Know Korea Releases Multilingual Guidebooks for Foreign Students This is such an important resource! South Korea’s Education Ministry just distributed multilingual guidebooks on sexual violence prevention to international students through support centers nationwide. With the foreign student population growing rapidly, this is a really necessary step to ensure everyone can access … Read more
Why Singles Are Ditching Running Clubs for Kyobo Forget Dating Apps — Head to the Bookstore Instead Move over, running clubs and dating apps! Korean singles have found a NEW and totally unexpected place to meet potential dates — BOOKSTORES! A growing number of social media posts show people visiting flagship stores of Kyobo Book … Read more