Weddings, weddings, weddings! With so many celebrities tying the knot these days, you might be wondering what wedding customs are like in Korea. We’ve noticed some questions in the comments section – for sure, Korean weddings can be confusing for those not in the know. Let’s take this time to talk about how they’re typically done!… Continue reading Korean Weddings 101: A Basic Guide to Wedding Customs in Korea
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Culture and Society
Over 1400 Students Across 85 Schools Show Symptoms of Cold Amidst MERS Scare
According to an exclusive report by News1, it has been revealed that over 1400 students across 85 schools located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea have recently shown symptoms of a cold or fever in the midst of the deadly MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome) outbreak. Following investigations into these cases, it has been confirmed that… Continue reading Over 1400 Students Across 85 Schools Show Symptoms of Cold Amidst MERS Scare
Taste Test: The Best Snacks Inspired by Honey Butter Chips
A display of honey-butter-flavored snacks at the convenience store near our office Any K-pop fan worth her salt (or honey butter) knows that the craze for Honey Butter Chips is still going strong. The snack is not yet readily available in stores, but if patience is one of your stronger virtues, you can add your name… Continue reading Taste Test: The Best Snacks Inspired by Honey Butter Chips
The Most Popular Soju by Region in South Korea
Did you know that there is a representative soju (Korean distilled alcoholic beverage) for each province in South Korea? In 1973, to prevent excessive competition between different companies in the soju market, the government allowed only one soju brand to be sold in each province. In 1996, this was decreed unconstitutional and now companies are allowed… Continue reading The Most Popular Soju by Region in South Korea
Man in His 50s Arrested for Threatening to Blow Up Broadcast Company
On May 30 according to Chungbuk Cheongwon Police, a man in his 50s, Mr. Pyo, was arrested for calling the SBS broadcast station in Seoul and making threats. Mr. Pyo called SBS from his home in Cheongju on May 30 at around 4:20 p.m. and said in his rage, “The celebrity I hate keeps coming… Continue reading Man in His 50s Arrested for Threatening to Blow Up Broadcast Company
Retiree Lives Childhood Dream by Creating Beautiful Ink Drawings for Granddaughter
A 73-year-old Korean man is living his childhood dream of becoming an artist by creating stunningly realistic ink drawings of Korea for his young granddaughter in Canada. The man, identified as Mr. Shin, was featured recently on the SBS program “How Is That Possible” where he shares some of his work and demonstrates how he creates the incredibly intricate… Continue reading Retiree Lives Childhood Dream by Creating Beautiful Ink Drawings for Granddaughter
Trends in Korean Alcohol: More People Preferring Weaker and Smoother Liquor
The days of mindless drinking of hard liquor are over. The latest trend in Korean alcohol is lower alcohol percentages, targeting a wider range of consumers. Soonhali has a 14 percent alcohol percentage, 3 percent lower than the average soju. Over 1,500,000 bottles have been sold for the past two months, after it was released… Continue reading Trends in Korean Alcohol: More People Preferring Weaker and Smoother Liquor
7 Tips to Surviving College in Korea
Getting your bachelor’s in Korea? Coming here for a study abroad semester? Congrats – it’ll probably turn out to be the best decision of your life. But remember that you can never be too prepared. Here are seven practical tips on how to successfully make it through a Korean college. 1. Go to class This… Continue reading 7 Tips to Surviving College in Korea
Staggering Gender Pay Gap among South Korean Labor Workforce Persists
A new analysis entitled “Female Economic Activity” by the Office of National Tax Administration reveals that the staggering gender pay gap among the South Korean labor workforce persists. For the report, which was released on May 19, the Office of National Tax Administration looked at statistics from 2013. There were 6,430,000 female labor workers in… Continue reading Staggering Gender Pay Gap among South Korean Labor Workforce Persists
Korean Society Is Suffering From Burnout Syndrome
It is no secret that Korean students are stressed out. On the episode of KBS2’s “In Depth 69 Minutes” aired on May 20, the concerning severity of burnout syndrome was highlighted. Burnout syndrome is when one feels mental exhaustion, fatigue, and self-hate due to focusing on one thing to an extreme. According to the show,… Continue reading Korean Society Is Suffering From Burnout Syndrome