Samsung Engineers Are Questioning Whether to Stay The Bonus Fight Is About More Than Money Samsung has long been one of the most desired employers in Korea. For many engineers, getting hired there meant prestige, stability and pride. But now, the ongoing bonus dispute inside Samsung Electronics is shaking that belief. On the surface, this … Read more
Gaming in Korea Gets More Expensive in 2026 Why Console Prices Are Suddenly Jumping Bad news for gamers: console gaming in Korea is getting seriously more expensive. Sony recently raised prices across the PlayStation 5 lineup, and the increases are huge. The standard PS5 now costs 948,000 won, while the Digital Edition jumped all the … Read more
Regional Conflict Over Mega Chip Plants Relocation Demands Spark Heated Debate A fierce dispute has erupted over the location of South Korea’s next-generation semiconductor facilities. Civic groups and politicians in North Jeolla Province are strongly demanding that major chip projects currently planned for Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, be relocated to their region. They argue that the … Read more
BBQ, Kyochon, and BHC Lead the Way The Viral Moment That Changed Everything When “Jensen Huang”, “Lee Jae-yong”, and “Chung Euisun” sat down for chicken and beer at Kkanbu Chicken during the 2025 APEC summit, nobody expected it would spark a global frenzy. The intimate dinner wasn’t just about AI and semiconductors—it put Korean fried … Read more