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A Surprising Shift in Attitudes Marriage Is Making a Comeback! Wait, what?! 💍 After years of headlines about declining marriage rates and young people avoiding commitment, something surprising is happening in South Korea! A new survey shows that unmarried Koreans are actually MORE interested in getting married than before. This could be a major turning … Read more
A Unique Cultural Phenomenon The Birth of Joriwon Culture Korea has created something truly unique in the world of maternal care – postpartum care centers, known as “joriwon.” These specialized facilities offer new mothers a sanctuary for recovery after childbirth, blending ancient traditions with modern services. 한국은 산후조리원이라는 독특한 문화를 만들어냈습니다. 이 특별한 시설들은 출산 … Read more
Korean Cultural Tourism Boom: How K-Pop Drives International Visitor Spending Rising Global Interest in Korean Cultural Experiences The global phenomenon of Korean entertainment continues to reshape tourism patterns in South Korea. Recent data analysis reveals a significant surge in foreign tourist spending on cultural experiences, driven largely by the international success of Korean pop culture … Read more
The Rise of New K-Beauty Titans: How Three Young CEOs Are Reshaping Korea’s Beauty Industry The Fall of Traditional Beauty Giants The Korean beauty industry is witnessing a dramatic shift as traditional powerhouses lose their dominance. Companies like Amorepacific, LG Household & Health Care, and Aekyung Industrial, once considered the untouchable giants of K-beauty, are … Read more
The Extent of the Gender Pay Gap in South Korea In 2024, Korean women earned 29% less than their male counterparts on average, the highest wage gap among OECD countries. Although the gap has decreased by nearly 5 percentage points since 2018, it remains more than twice the OECD average wage gap of 11.3%. Countries … Read more