Moonppa: A Troubled Start for the Moon Jae-in Presidency
It could just be that the rising temperatures summoned a high-pressure system and clean air, but even nature seemed to… …
KÉ Interview: Building an App to Engage Young People in Politics
Young South Koreans are savvy at technology, and political consciousness is blooming. Combine them and you get a political news …
“Adulkid”: The Accelerating Evolution of Homo Consumens
A new trend in South Korea revolves around the concept of “adulkid,” aimed at making children look and behave like …
Neungra Bapsang: North Koreans in the South Gain Self-Sufficiency through Food
North Korean defector Lee Ae-ran runs Neungra Bapsang, a restaurant that is meant to help fellow female defectors and contribute …
A New Trend in South Korea: Sleep
South Korea is often called the “bbali bbali” -- or quickly, quickly -- nation. But the latest trend defies expectations …
Four Rivers Project: Explained
The Four Rivers project is back in the news again. It is one of S Korea's biggest environmental issues. What …
Sibal Biyong: Spending Toward Meaning of Life
There is much handwringing in the press over young people's wasteful expenses, called 'sibal biyong.' But for the young, this …
Find the Missing Gay Emoticons on Samsung’s Galaxy S8
Samsung's latest phone - Galaxy S8 - appears successful. But it's tainted by the charge that some emoticons were changed …