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
Is Coupang Really an American Company? A Legal Identity That Feels Different in Reality Coupang officially presents itself as a US company. It is headquartered in Seattle, incorporated in Delaware and listed on the New York Stock Exchange. On paper, that sounds clear enough. But in reality, the story feels much more complicated. Many people … Read more
Why Younger Koreans Are Saying No to Heavy Drinking The End of Late-Night Company Drinking Culture Something BIG is shifting in Korean drinking culture! South Korea’s famous after-work drinking culture is losing steam as younger generations turn away from late-night company gatherings and heavy alcohol consumption. “Hoesik” — company dinners involving multiple rounds of drinking … Read more
New ICAO Power Bank Regulations Explained Korea Just Set the Global Standard for Flight Safety This is a HUGE deal! Korea’s new regulations for in-flight smartphone battery chargers have officially become the INTERNATIONAL standard after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) adopted the Korean government’s guidelines. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced Wednesday … Read more
Does Samgyeopsal Really Help Fight Fine Dust? The Truth Behind Korea’s Popular Belief The Popular Korean Belief About Grilled Pork Belly Okay so this is something EVERY Korean has heard at some point! For a long time, Koreans have turned to eating samgyeopsal when fine dust levels are high, based on the popular belief that … Read more