What It Means and Why It Matters Introduction: A New Era for YouTube Subscriptions in Korea Google has announced the upcoming launch of YouTube Premium Lite in Korea, a move that signals a major shift in the video streaming market. This separate tier will deliver ad-free viewing without YouTube Music, designed explicitly to address growing … Read more
Introduction: Enhancing Tourist Experience in Seoul Seoul has introduced a new QR code-based survey system to make it easier for international travelers to report unfair taxi practices. This initiative aims to ensure that visitors enjoy safe and reliable transportation while visiting the city. 서울시는 외국인 관광객들이 불공정한 택시 관행을 신고할 수 있도록 QR코드 기반의 설문 … Read more
A Guide to Karrot and Junggonara The Rise of Secondhand Culture in Korea In Korea, the culture of buying and selling secondhand goods has evolved rapidly, especially in urban areas where traditional garage sales and thrift shops are rare. Instead, people turn to digital platforms to find bargains and give new life to pre-owned items. … Read more
Korea Surpasses the US in Cosmetics Exports K-Beauty’s Global Rise: Korea Becomes the World’s Second-Largest Cosmetics Exporter South Korea has made a historic leap in the global cosmetics market, overtaking the United States to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter, trailing only France. According to recent data, Korea exported $3.61 billion worth of cosmetics from … Read more
Introduction: The Unique World of K-pop Training Academies Korea’s private academies, known as hagwons, are famous for their intense academic preparation. Yet, beyond math and English, some hagwons are the starting point for future K-pop stars. These academies are where dreams of stardom begin, blending rigorous training with the hopes of making it big in … Read more