Starting from January 30th, 2023, people will now be able to take off their masks both in outdoor and indoor areas.However, there are still exceptions for indoor mask usage, such as medical institutions and public transportations where citizens will need to keep their masks on due to the increased r
From Monday, January 30th, 2023 onwards, the South Korean government has declared a downgrade on indoor mask regulations from mandatory to recommended for most locations. For the first time in about three years, the indoor mask rule has been lifted.However, indoor masks are still required for places
Recently, there has been a huge increase in customers for the newly opened cafe called the board game cafe. In July last year, Hero Board Game Cafe announced that it has been experiencing a series of increases in sales since the lifting of social distancing.It added that sales in all branches rose u
The negative impacts of climate change have directly fallen upon the Jeju agricultural producers.Effects of climate changes that are repeatedly mentioned in the news are the rising sea levels due to the melting ice caps in Switzerland and Greenland, but a topic not yet discussed with any level of in
According to the study published on December 21, 2022, in the Journal of American Heart Association, a positive correlation between drinking two or more cups of coffee and the risk of cardiovascular death in people with severe hypertension was shown. The previous study found that drinking one cup of
South Korea’s population is currently aging at an accelerated speed, even faster than its neighbor country, Japan, known for its similarly aging populace.At this moment, the number of people above the age of 65 in South Korea is 8.15 million, which is 15.7% of the 51.84 million national population.A
On February 8th, a new study from The Human League found several risk factors in drinking milk and the possible health problems it can lead to.According to the research, one of the most commonly known health problems caused by milk is called lactose intolerance which 68% of adults worldwide suffer..
Retailers are hoping to attract customers during the holidays in the midst of possible economic downturns as the federal reserve attempts to control pandemic-borne rising price levels.With Thanksgiving already passed, the holiday season has arrived with Christmas and New Year’s Day fast approaching.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have demonstrated the single factor of work words to have a negative impact on well-being.Specifically, increasing working hours increases the risk of depression. The research team at the University of Michigan used statistical data from the Intern Health St
Although cases related to the Covid-19 pandemic have recently seen a significant drop, concerns are rising amongst scientists about a new and unusually viral strain of the influenza virus. Influenza, known commonly as the ‘flu’, is an infectious disease. Its symptoms, closely resembling the common c
Among the many activities that are currently a trend in korea, photo booths have become one that have enthused young people.During the 2000s, sticker photo booths were in fashion. People took photos in the photo booth, and the machine gave them a few minutes to decorate their photos with various sti
Due to improvements in high-quality technology, Jeju’s urbanization rate is increasing. More than 60~70 % of the island is now urbanized and a small proportion of conserved natural landmarks were saved by the tourism organization. As a consequence of urbanization due to high-quality technological im
A study has found that walking, as both a mode of transport and a popular leisure activity, yields great benefits of improving a quality of life comprehensively, not only health but socially and environmentally. However, many people do not realize the importance of walking. They usually regard walki
According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the relative income poverty rate of elderly in South Korea surpasses 40%, making it the top first among the 38 OECD countries. As specified by the OECD, relative income poverty rate within the elderly is defined as the a
Kiosks are usually a convenient machine for people to order and pay efficiently, but this is not true for all people.Senior citizens all around the world are having a hard time adapting to the fast-developing technology. Currently, many countries, including Korea, are experiencing growth in both the
The Korea Bureau for Epilepsy and the students at “We are Epilizer'' have made efforts to improve the social perception of epilepsy. Epilepsy is a chronic, noncommunicable neurological disease that is caused by the misfiring of overactive electrical signals in the brain.Epilepsy mainly causes seizur
The difficulty to properly enjoy South Korean culture is quite a trend among foreigners traveling or residing in South Korea. According to a survey by InterNations, the majority of foreigners find it burdensome to socialize in Korea. Korea is not a suitable location for residents to “feel at home.”
Half (50.1%) of Korean teenage girls hold positive views of young women who want to participate in military service for the nation.An August 2022 survey of 160 Korean teenagers, 14 to 19 years old (80 males, 80 females) found that 67.5% of boys and 50.1% of girls do not support the prevailing idea t
Study cafes, a place combining both the characteristics of a library and a cafe, have been attracting teenagers lately. There are several reasons why study cafes have become a trend among teenagers.The first and foremost advantage of why students visit study cafes often is that they can bring their
Mukbang, an internet video trend in which people consume large amounts of food , started the 10,000 calorie challenge that may cause health issues. Participants of this Mukbang trend were known to satisfy viewers with the amount of food and how well they could eat. It has shaped Korean culture in a