Varicose Veins on the Rise

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7% Annual Increase in Korea Growing Health Concern Among Korean Adults Varicose veins are becoming a major health issue in Korea, with patient numbers climbing steadily each year. Between 2016 and 2020, the number of people seeking treatment jumped from 162,000 to 212,000 – that’s a 7% annual increase that health experts can’t ignore. 하지정맥류가 … Read more

Should You Remove the White Threads on Tangerines?

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Should You Remove the White Threads on Tangerines? Here’s What Experts Say Winter is the season when golden tangerines flood Korean markets, and households across the country peel them until their hands turn bright yellow. It’s one of the easiest fruits to enjoy—no knife needed, just your fingers. But there’s always that moment of hesitation: … Read more

Seoul’s Noodle-flation

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Kalguksu Price Surge Hits Wallets Hard Rising Costs Transform Affordable Comfort Food The era of affordable comfort food in Seoul might be coming to an end. Recent data reveals that kalguksu prices have soared nearly 5%, making it the fastest-rising menu item among popular dining options. 서울의 저렴한 안심 음식 시대가 막을 내리고 있습니다. 최근 … Read more

Pharrell Williams Lands in Korea

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Joopiter’s Exclusive Fashion Drop Rising Star of K-Fashion Collaboration “Pharrell Williams”가 한국을 방문했습니다. 미국의 유명 음악가이자 프로듀서인 그는 “G-Dragon”과 “Seventeen” 같은 K-pop 스타들과 협업해온 것으로 잘 알려져 있죠. 이번 방한은 그가 설립한 글로벌 콘텐츠 및 경매 플랫폼 Joopiter와 신세계인터내셔널의 특별한 협업이 발표된 직후에 이루어졌습니다. Williams touched down in Korea on Friday, making waves in the … Read more

Korea’s Longest Commute Crisis

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How 2-Hour Daily Travels Impact Mental Health The Reality of Korean Commuters Meet “Lee Han-soo,” a 34-year-old IT professional who spends nearly 2.5 hours daily traveling between Namhansanseong Station and Hongik University Station. His exhausting routine? Coming home, eating quickly, and collapsing into bed. 34세의 IT 전문가 “이한수” 씨는 매일 남한산성역과 홍대입구역을 오가며 거의 2시간 … Read more