C-Commerce Is Reshaping Korea’s Retail Market AliExpress and Temu Are Changing the Game Chinese e-commerce platforms are no longer outsiders in Korea. AliExpress and Temu are now major players, pulling in millions of monthly active users. With 8.57 million users for AliExpress and 8 million for Temu in early 2026, they have already surpassed several … Read more
Escalator Etiquette in Korea Is Changing Again A Small Rule That Confuses Everyone If you have ever visited Korea, you probably noticed one everyday question that feels oddly stressful: should you stand still on the escalator, or walk up if you are in a hurry? And if you stand, which side should you use? Surprisingly, … Read more
The City Becomes a Stage Guseokguseok Live Expands Across Seoul Seoul is turning everyday spaces into live performance stages in 2026. Through the expanded “Guseokguseok Live” program, the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to host nearly 2,000 street performances from April to December. Sidewalks, plazas and riverside parks will no longer be just places to pass … Read more
Korean Taxi Passenger’s Kind Gesture in Vietnam Goes Viral A Small Moment That Touched Thousands Sometimes the internet needs a soft story, and this one really delivered. A Korean man riding in a taxi in Vietnam is getting a lot of attention online after a video showed him giving pocket money to a taxi driver’s … Read more
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