Free High-Speed WiFi Coming to Major Tourist Areas in 2026 Seoul Announces Game-Changing WiFi Expansion for Tourists This is HUGE news for anyone planning to visit Seoul! The Seoul Metropolitan Government just announced plans to turn key tourist hot spots into “data-free zones” by expanding high-speed public WiFi throughout the city. The goal? To improve … Read more
Where Finding Love Means Submitting Your Resume Welcome to Korea’s Elite Marriage Market Okay so this is honestly FASCINATING! In South Korea, some people find love through friends or dating apps, but others literally hand over their RESUMES to matchmaking consultants. The Korea Herald visited an elite marriage agency in Cheongdam, Gangnam’s upscale neighborhood, where … Read more
How Young Koreans Became Hooked on Caffeinated Drinks Caffeine Is No Longer Just for Adults Here’s something wild — caffeine used to be seen as a grown-up thing in Korea! “Yoo”, 52, remembers that when she was young, feeling tired meant drinking water or milk, or simply going to sleep. But times have TOTALLY changed. … Read more
Why Koreans Are Ditching Dairy Fresh Milk Disappears from Korean Shopping Lists Okay so this is actually pretty shocking — milk consumption in Korea just hit a 40-YEAR LOW! For “Kim So-hyun”, a 31-year-old office worker living in Suwon, milk has completely disappeared from her grocery list. She used to pour it over cereal daily … Read more
New Rules Require Neighbor Consent for Feeding Stations Government Unveils Revised Stray Cat Care Guidelines Big news for all the cat lovers out there! The Korean government just dropped new guidelines on caring for stray cats, and here’s the key change — you’ll now need to get consent from property owners BEFORE installing feeding stations … Read more