Rising Cost of Living and the Side Hustle Boom The trend of Koreans taking on side hustles is accelerating as the cost of living, particularly in large cities like Seoul, continues to rise. The average worker in Seoul finds it almost impossible to purchase a home with their main salary alone, even after years of … Read more
The Urgent Need for Korean E-Commerce Reform The Global Power of Korean Culture Korean cultural products, such as the animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” are making waves across the globe, topping streaming charts and inspiring international fans to seek out Korean goods linked to their favorite shows and films. 한국의 문화 콘텐츠, 예를 들어 “KPop … Read more
The Battle for Soup Base Supremacy South Korea’s beloved instant noodle, ramyeon, is at the center of a heated rivalry between two of its biggest giants. Recently, “Samyang Foods” and “Nongshim” have begun fiercely competing over the acquisition of key sauce suppliers, each aiming to gain the upper hand in the secret world of soup … Read more
The Rise of VR Concerts and the Immersive Future The Evolution of K-pop Concert Films K-pop is always at the forefront of entertainment innovation, and its concert films are no exception. From early 3D cinema experiences to today’s cutting-edge VR concerts, the genre continues to captivate global fans with novel technologies. K-pop은 오랫동안 엔터테인먼트 혁신의 … Read more
Currency Changes and Economic Insights Making Sense of the Korean Won Exchange Rate Tracking the Korean won can be a challenging exercise, especially when news reports use words like “up” and “down” in confusing ways. The relationship between the won and the US dollar is especially tricky: as the value of the won changes, the … Read more