Kim Hee-soo’s Incredible Journey to King Sejong Station From Seoul’s Emergency Room to the Edge of the World This story is absolutely INCREDIBLE! “Kim Hee-soo”, a 30-year-old nurse, just returned from a three-month stint at King Sejong Station in Antarctica — making her the FIRST nurse ever dispatched to Korea’s Antarctic research center. Her mornings … Read more
Korean Crypto Companies Target Foreign Tourists with Stablecoin Payments Amid Regulatory Delays A Strategic Detour Around Korea’s Crypto Regulations This is a REALLY clever move! While legislation for Korea’s Digital Asset Basic Act remains delayed, companies are finding a creative workaround — targeting FOREIGN nationals to launch new crypto ventures! By focusing on overseas visitors … 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 You Feel So Tired When the Weather Gets Warmer You’re Not Imagining It — Spring Tiredness Is Real If you’ve been fighting off yawns despite getting a full night’s sleep, you’re NOT alone! As the weather warms and sunlight stretches into the early evenings, many people start feeling unusually drowsy or sluggish. In Korea, … 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