The First Human to Conquer KataGo The Unbelievable Victory of Shin Jin-seo over AI History has been rewritten in the world of Go. South Korea’s top-ranked professional player, “Shin Jin-seo”, has achieved what many thought was impossible in the modern era of artificial intelligence. On a quiet Sunday in Seoul, the 26-year-old maestro pulled off … Read more
Why the Running Craze Is Finally Easing Off the Gas Korea’s Running Boom Is Changing Direction Running is still one of the biggest fitness trends in Korea, but the mood around it is shifting. For years, the culture focused on pace, records and proving progress through numbers. Watches, apps and social media pushed runners to … Read more
What the New Easier Rules Mean Korea Is Now Open to Digital Nomads South Korea has officially launched its digital nomad visa, and this is big news for remote workers around the world. The new F-1-D visa, often called the workation visa, allows foreigners employed by overseas companies to live in Korea while continuing to … Read more
Why Foreign Tourists in Korea Are Now Making Their Own Traditional Accessories From Wearing Culture to Creating It For years, one of the most popular experiences for foreign tourists in Korea was renting hanbok and taking photos in places like Gyeongbokgung or Bukchon. But that trend is evolving. More visitors now want something deeper and … Read more
The Culture Behind Korea’s Summer Commute The Strange Sight of Bare Eyes in Summer If you spend time in Seoul during summer, one thing may feel surprisingly different: not many people wear sunglasses on the way to work. For foreigners like “Ella Mitchell,” this can be a real culture shock. In many countries, sunglasses are … Read more