A recent survey reveals that 6 out of 10 South Korean employees believe the new 2025 minimum wage of 10,030 KRW per hour is insufficient for a decent standard of living. This article explores the debate, community reactions, and the broader cultural context behind the minimum wage controversy.
The US is considering revoking export waivers for Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC’s Chinese plants, sparking uncertainty in the global semiconductor industry and raising concerns over supply chain disruptions and intensified US-China tech tensions.
President Lee Jae-myung has decided not to attend the NATO summit in The Hague, citing domestic issues and Middle East tensions. This marks a shift in Korea’s diplomatic approach and has sparked diverse reactions in Korean online communities.
Hyundai's U.S. Alabama plant saw exports plummet by 99% last month due to new 25% U.S. tariffs and Canadian countermeasures. The automaker is scrambling to realign production and supply chains, with major implications for global trade and the Korean auto industry.
Discover the extraordinary lives of North Korea’s elite builders, who overcome severe material shortages with creative improvisation and relentless labor. From making bricks out of potato scraps to bending steel without heat, their ingenuity and hardship reveal the reality behind the regime’s grand construction projects.
A deep dive into the top 15 highest-grossing concert tours in history, revealing why American and British artists consistently top the charts and how these mega-tours shape global music culture.
Korea faces an early, intense heatwave with Seoul hitting 32°C, sparking community concern and adaptation as monsoon season approaches. Discover why 2025’s summer is hotter, what to expect, and how Koreans are coping.
A notorious repeat offender murdered a 70-year-old store owner after being denied a loan of 1 million won, sparking widespread outrage and debate in Korea about crime, justice, and community safety.
President Trump ordered US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, escalating the Iran-Israel conflict and risking broader war. The move has sparked global debate, fierce community reactions, and deep concerns about peace and security.
