Lifestyle
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
Changing Hearts and Homes Breaking the Silence of Nonmarital Births Can we talk about how much courage it takes to choose motherhood against all odds? 🤱✨ In South Korea, the topic of nonmarital births has long been a major taboo, often viewed as a source of family shame. But stories like “Yoo Eun-a’s” are changing … Read more
Landlords Demand Luxury Names or Walk Away The High-Stakes Battle Over Premium Brand Names Something dramatic is happening in Korea’s real estate market right now! Landlords are literally firing construction companies that refuse to use luxury brand names like “Acro,” “Le El,” “The H,” and “Summit” for new apartment complexes. They’re not backing down – … Read more
The Rise of Multiple Income Streams The New Reality of Working Life in Korea Real talk: one job just isn’t cutting it anymore for young Koreans! 💼💸 Meet “Kim,” a 30-year-old marketing professional who finishes her 9-to-6 job only to rush across Seoul to tutor students three evenings a week. With just 3 million won … Read more
Where Tradition Meets Modern Etiquette The Heart of Korean Funerals When “Oh Myung-ah’s” grandmother passed away at 93, family friends drove an hour from Seoul to Incheon—not because they knew her well, but to support the grieving family. This perfectly captures what makes Korean funerals unique: they’re centered on comforting the living. “Oh Myung-ah” 할머니께서 … Read more