One-person media is an emerging platform service where not only celebrities but also regular people can create videos on various types of content and share them with other people online. Societal recognition of social media has changed a lot in recent years, leading people to create and upload video
On May 26, the Bank of Korea revised its forecast for this year's consumer price inflation rate to 4.5%, an increase of 1.4% from its February estimate of 3.1%.The amendment is significant due to the fact that it is the first time in 10 years and 10 months that the Bank of Korea released a forecast
A study conducted by neuropsychologists at University Saarland revealed that napping after studying can boost a student’s memory performance.Oftentimes, many middle and high school students have difficulty memorizing the overwhelming amount of content they learn at school. This has resulted in middl
Electric kick scooters, or e-scooters, are helpful assets to those using them safely, but in the hands of those who use these vehicles irresponsibly, they may pose a serious danger to both the drivers and pedestrians.Kick scooters, known commonly in Korea as ‘Kickboards’, were developed in the U.S.A
Recently, limited-edition shoes have gained popularity and are known as a new important investment product. The rare shoes are earning more profit than other products as time passes. The prices of shoes vary based on their rarity and popularity. Platforms centered on reselling items have emerged as
Since mask-wearing became compulsory over two years ago, it has seeped its way into all the crevices of everyday life. What was once merely a preventive measure against the spread of COVID-19, has proven to have unexpected advantages and disadvantages. As in many other countries worldwide, wearing f
Due to the “food shortage” that has struck the city, Shanghai residents share food and supplies with each other to survive the current lockdown. Currently, more than 25 million Shanghai residents have been under strict lockdown for 2 months.Due to this strict lockdown rule, many residents suffered f
The next time you walk into a restaurant, you may not be served by a human waiter. Technological revolution is happening in the service sector with the advent of new and advanced robot technologies, drones, and AI. According to the International Organization for Standardization, “a ‘service robot’ i
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services, increased devastatingly in South Korea and other countries, especially the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries, due to COVID-19 and Russia’s invasi
This pokemon bread was first launched in 1999. The company decided to put stickers inside the bread as an appendix. The stickers had Pokémon characters on them. The stickers are named,“Ddi-bu-ddi-bu-shil” which, when translated, means that they can stick on and off. There are 159 types of the
The Covid-19 pandemic has fueled a trend of taking a “gap year”: a period when students take a year-long break before or after college to engage in numerous educational and developmental activities. Despite the conventional perspective that taking a break is a waste of time, taking a gap year has sh
According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, more than 3.52 million patients have experienced remote medical service as of January 2022. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a telemedicine boom in Korea as average daily cases have recorded more than 0.3 million while the accumulated number of
Currently, there are more than 6,000 unstaffed stores in Seoul alone. This fact poses two important questions: First, what is the reason for an increase in stores that are completely self-service? Second, will unstaffed retail stores succeed unconditionally once they open? A tour of Seoul, Korea rev
The results of a recent survey revealed that differences in conversational styles exist based on one’s culture and are difficult to change, even if one knows the language well. This survey was based on a study by Jasook Koo and Incheol Choi from Seoul National University and Richard Nisbett, Jeffrey
Doctors suggest quick observation and early prescription are critical for infants and toddlers who are asymptomatic. According to doctors, determining the symptoms of Covid-19 in infants or toddlers proves to be difficult for parents due to their lack of communication skills. Still, it is vital to o
Label-less plastic bottles may sound like a meager solution in light of a global environmental challenge; it promises a relatively simple solution–or at least a start to one–that may begin to improve plastic consumption to mitigate environmental damages drastically. The Ministry of Environment of Ko
There has been a rise in a new culture where society stigmatizes people who catch covid as irresponsible and harmful to society even when they did nothing wrong.This phenomenon, called covid-shaming, is caused by the feeling of uncertainty and helplessness that covid-19 brings and can have severe im
Goyang ice rink, located in the Goyang Oulim Nuri Arts Center, has found ways to improve the inconvenience of Goyang citizens due to the COVID-19 quarantine. Goyang ice rink has a clean facility with fine prices for skaters at all levels and ages. It’s a home for figure skaters and a place of entert
A study planner is a very efficient item that can help many students to organize their schedules and manage their study time efficiently.A lot of experts has proved the benefits of using a planner. According to Forbes, They found figures that indicate the large percentage of people who use planners
The soon-to-be-launched “youth (teenager) vaccine pass” is facing strong disapproval, causing the government to delay its implementation. Critics point out that the government is facing growing confusion as the announcement of the mediation plan, which includes the timing and scope of the vaccine pa