Prior to the Chuseok event, spanning from September 28 to September 30, there has been a recent surge in the prices of Chuseok souvenirs and oil, causing concerns among the public. Traditionally, Chuseok involves the exchange of agricultural products, such as fruits and meat, as gifts. However, this
The National Aviation Museum of Korea has provided its visitors with aviation-related information and fun through well-categorized exhibitions and simulation-based experiences since its opening on July 5, 2020. The museum is located at Gimpo Airport, conveniently accessible via Seoul Subway Line 9 a
A recent study by a large team of scientists from multiple nations has revealed that sunscreen may be a significant factor contributing to coral bleaching. Among most beachgoers, sunscreen is seen as a necessity before any outdoor activity. Especially in certain areas with dangerously high UV radiat
The proliferation of ridesharing apps have given riders a convenient way to get around without worry of traffic jams, parking spots, or complicated navigation. However, taxi/Uber drivers endure long hours of sitting from driving people back and forth by request, which ultimately lead them to face he
A significant majority of South Korean seniors wish to work past the traditional retirement age, as revealed in a government report. Recently, Statistics Korea published its annual "Economically Active Population Evaluation Elderly Supplemental Report" for 2023. The report highlighted the government
Being a doctor has become an increasingly popular occupation for Korean teenagers in the past few years, and researchers find such job-preference phenomenon as a disadvantage to society. According to the 2022 Vocational Preference Inventory led by the Korean Educational Development Institute, a doct
The phrase ‘The important thing is to have an unbreakable heart’ has become one of the most famous Korean expressions nowadays.Its origin can be traced back to an esports article featuring the famous game “League of Legend (LoL)” by Riot Games Inc.Every year, the LoL World Championship is held durin
According to 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, sales of products with traditional desserts increased by 200% this year, doubling sales of all dessert products. Yakgwa is a Korean traditional snack, a type of Yumilgwa. Yakgwa is made by covering sesame oil with wheat flour sifted through a fine si
In Los Angeles, California, the number of vehicle residents, or people living in cars, is rapidly increasing, presenting new challenges to the community. Homelessness has been a significant world issue, affecting millions of individuals and families across different regions. This is particularly a c
The number of obese people has reached 1 billion, and 340 million adolescents out of this substantial number carry this complex disease. According to Rachel Fadem in CNN, Journal Pediatrics published the research regarding children’s obesity on the 5th of July, 2022. They took representatives from t
Despite gamers’ eager protest, apparent loopholes in advocating for violent video games attract a lot of attention. On June 25th, 2023, another mass shooting occurred in Kansas City, Missouri, taking the lives of 3 innocent civilians. On the same day, about 800 miles away in Missouri City, Texas, a
The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore announced that starting July 3, large-scale supermarket outlets were required to charge customers for plastic bags.The government hopes to require large supermarkets in Singapore to charge shoppers at least 0.05 Singapore dollars for ea
Elderly facilities replace daycare centers and kindergartens as Korean society increasingly transitions into an aging society.In 2021, the Children's Eye-Level Day Center, which has served the children of Hwa-Sung since 2004, shut its doors and began remodeling. A year later, the former daycare cent
South Korea officially began applying the international age system on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.Thus, South Koreans became either a year or two younger overnight depending on their birth date: if they already had their birthday, then they became one year younger, but if they didn’t, they became two y
Bitcoin has currently soared in value in virtue of the world’s biggest asset manager Black Rock’s plans to create an exchange-traded fund (ETF). “[B]itcoin has gained nearly 25% in value since BlackRock's filing.”“[I]t rose as high as $31,458 on Friday, the highest level since June 7, 2022, and was
As the heat of summer gradually peaks, mosquitoes are already appearing.The population of mosquitoes usually increases from mid-July, however, as the average temperature of this month has been higher than in past years, the population is expected to rise earlier than usual.Due to the rise in populat
The revenue of luxury brands every year in Korea has been increasing significantly, and those brands cast light on a new customer: Korea. Gucci - a prestigious fashion brand founded in Firenze - recently held a fashion show in a historical Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, Korea. This move of holding a
The reviews or writings of customers in various stores, from blogs to comments, most of the negative comments suddenly made a quick turn straight towards the no-kids zone policies that families with children had to undergo even if their children were educated.A diverse range of public services, incl
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Levi’s 501 Original Jeans, Levi’s held an accessible pop-up experience venue in San Francisco Armory.This event consisted of an exhibit on the history of 501 jeans archive and a workshop where visitors could customize their own denim.The exhibit focused on
Among the younger generation in South Korea, “Beggars’ Chat Rooms” in open chat rooms of KakaoTalk (one of the most extensively used social media apps in South Korea) have become widely-popular in their struggles against national economic downturn. In the Beggars’ Chat Rooms, users introduce themsel