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100-year-old South Korean grandmother still commutes to work every day to sell insurance

100-year-old South Korean grandmother still commutes to work every day to sell insurance

A 100-year-old insurance agent in South Korea still reports to her branch office every day and signs new contracts, 43 years after joining the company.
Six job ads, zero applicants: South Korea's capital can't find doctors for its public clinics

Six job ads, zero applicants: South Korea's capital can't find doctors for its public clinics

Chinese student jailed for creating 1,141 deepfakes of women in his lab

Chinese student jailed for creating 1,141 deepfakes of women in his lab

South Korea to add 230,000 homes to support young buyers as prices rise for 13th straight month

South Korea to add 230,000 homes to support young buyers as prices rise for 13th straight month

South Korea will nearly double state-backed financing for housing construction to 47.8 trillion won (US$33.7 billion) and ease mortgage rules for young buyers, the Financial Services Commission said Aug. 13.
August 15, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
Tokyo named world’s most liveable city in 2026 ranking

Tokyo named world’s most liveable city in 2026 ranking

Tokyo has been named the world’s most liveable city in Monocle’s 2026 Quality of Life Survey, with Kyoto, Seoul and Singapore the only other Asian cities in the global top 20.
June 28, 2026 | 09:00 pm PT
World’s 8th-richest billionaire Jensen Huang’s dining tour sends South Korean food sales soaring

World’s 8th-richest billionaire Jensen Huang’s dining tour sends South Korean food sales soaring

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit to South Korea has sparked a surge in demand for foods and drinks he was seen enjoying, boosting sales for local businesses.
June 9, 2026 | 03:26 pm PT
World's 8th richest billionaire Jensen Huang enjoys Korean BBQ in Seoul

World's 8th richest billionaire Jensen Huang enjoys Korean BBQ in Seoul

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang enjoyed a Korean barbecue dinner with some of South Korea's most influential business leaders before helping distribute snacks to crowds gathered outside the restaurant.
June 5, 2026 | 08:25 pm PT
Seoul deploys high-tech fog, canopies as record summer heat looms

Seoul deploys high-tech fog, canopies as record summer heat looms

Seoul is turning public spaces into cooling areas as South Korea braces for an unusually severe summer and reports its earliest heat-related death on record.
June 1, 2026 | 12:30 am PT
South Korea overpass collapse kills two people, injures four, officials say

South Korea overpass collapse kills two people, injures four, officials say

A section of an overpass under demolition in the South Korean capital, Seoul, collapsed on Tuesday, killing two people and injuring at least four others, fire and city officials said.
May 26, 2026 | 12:12 am PT
International students in South Korea pushed into 'shadow' labor by health insurance loophole

International students in South Korea pushed into 'shadow' labor by health insurance loophole

More than 7 in 10 international students working part-time in South Korea are concentrated in restaurants and hospitality jobs, and 41.9% are paid off the books, according to a study released by the Migration Research and Training Center.
May 15, 2026 | 03:07 pm PT
Desert dust from China triggers 'yellow dust rain' alerts across South Korea

Desert dust from China triggers 'yellow dust rain' alerts across South Korea

South Korean authorities warned of possible "yellow dust rain" this week as air quality held at "bad" levels nationwide, with dust from deserts in China and Mongolia continuing to linger days after first blanketing the peninsula.
April 24, 2026 | 03:47 pm PT
Young people drive South Korea's growing appetite for Chinese food

Young people drive South Korea's growing appetite for Chinese food

A surge in interest among young consumers is turning Chinese food into one of the most popular dining choices in South Korea.
April 22, 2026 | 01:59 am PT
South Korea’s younger generation turns away from heavy drinking culture

South Korea’s younger generation turns away from heavy drinking culture

After-work drinking culture is fading in South Korea as the country’s younger generations opt out of late-night gatherings and heavy alcohol use.
April 18, 2026 | 11:53 pm PT
From Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City: 11 best Asian cities to visit in 2026

From Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City: 11 best Asian cities to visit in 2026

British magazine Time Out has named Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City among Asia's 11 top cities, where heritage and innovation blend to offer travelers experiences shaped by food, art and community.
March 30, 2026 | 07:01 pm PT
Seoul seeks to calm rush to buy rubbish bags over fears of shortage amid Middle East war

Seoul seeks to calm rush to buy rubbish bags over fears of shortage amid Middle East war

South Korea’s energy minister on March 30 sought to ease fears over shortages of plastic rubbish bags after sales in Seoul jumped nearly fivefold due to energy supply concerns sparked by the Middle East war.
March 30, 2026 | 03:49 pm PT
6 Asia-Pacific financial centers rank among world's top 10, with Singapore leading Southeast Asia

6 Asia-Pacific financial centers rank among world's top 10, with Singapore leading Southeast Asia

Six Asia-Pacific locations ranked among the world’s top 10 financial centers, with Singapore being the only Southeast Asian entry.
March 27, 2026 | 01:14 am PT
In Seoul square of protest and history, BTS fans welcome grand comeback

In Seoul square of protest and history, BTS fans welcome grand comeback

Through months of winter protests in support of South Korean democracy, professor Lee Ji-young clutched her K-pop glowstick, a small but telling sign of her love for K-pop megastars BTS.
March 19, 2026 | 12:36 am PT
South Korean MC Ding Dong accused of assaulting female streamer during livestream

South Korean MC Ding Dong accused of assaulting female streamer during livestream

Well-known South Korean MC Ding Dong allegedly assaulted a female streamer during a Live Broadcast following a heated argument.
March 12, 2026 | 12:51 am PT
Flight attendants face backlash over prolonged, unattended occupation of Starbucks seats

Flight attendants face backlash over prolonged, unattended occupation of Starbucks seats

Flight attendants have come under fire in South Korea after a photo showing dozens of unattended bags taking up seats at a Starbucks outlet circulated online, igniting debate over improper use of café space.
February 12, 2026 | 07:28 pm PT
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