Korean Baseball’s Cultural Revolution: Beyond the Game Record-Breaking Attendance Numbers Korean Professional Baseball (KBO) has achieved remarkable success in 2024, surpassing 10.9 million spectators as of September 5th. This milestone marks the second consecutive year of breaking attendance records, demonstrating the unprecedented popularity of baseball in South Korea. 2024년 한국 프로야구는 9월 5일 기준 1,090만 … Read more
Gocheok Sky Dome Safety Issues: Plave Concert Still On Track Despite Structural Concerns Emergency Safety Inspection Reveals Critical Structural Problems Virtual idol fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the highly anticipated “Plave” concert scheduled for November will proceed despite significant safety concerns at Gocheok Sky Dome. The Seoul Facilities Corporation recently conducted an … Read more
AI Locates Missing Person in South Korea for the First Time Introduction South Korea has recently reported its first case where artificial intelligence was successfully used to locate a missing person by analyzing security camera footage. This breakthrough shows how modern technology is reshaping public safety and crime prevention. 한국에서 인공지능을 활용해 실종자를 찾는 데 … Read more
The Rise of New K-Beauty Titans: How Three Young CEOs Are Reshaping Korea’s Beauty Industry The Fall of Traditional Beauty Giants The Korean beauty industry is witnessing a dramatic shift as traditional powerhouses lose their dominance. Companies like Amorepacific, LG Household & Health Care, and Aekyung Industrial, once considered the untouchable giants of K-beauty, are … Read more
The Extent of the Gender Pay Gap in South Korea In 2024, Korean women earned 29% less than their male counterparts on average, the highest wage gap among OECD countries. Although the gap has decreased by nearly 5 percentage points since 2018, it remains more than twice the OECD average wage gap of 11.3%. Countries … Read more