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Gold Hits a Stunning Milestone: Why a Single “Don” Now Costs 1 Million Won
Gold prices have surged to record levels, with the price of one don (3.75 grams) of pure gold in South Korea surpassing 1 million won for the first time, amid rising global geopolitical uncertainty and strong demand for safe-haven assets. According to the Korea Gold Exchange on January 22, the buying price of one don of pure gold stood at 1,009,000 won as of the previous trading day, breaking the psychologically significant 1 million won mark. Gold prices have been on a sharp
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“Don’t Walk Alone” — Five Days of Wild Boar Sightings Shock South Korean City
Authorities in Daejeon have issued urgent safety warnings after reports of wild boars appearing in urban areas continued for a fifth consecutive day, alarming residents across multiple districts. The latest sighting was reported Monday morning in a neighborhood park in Doan-dong, Seo-gu. Emergency responders and district officials rushed to the scene, but the wild boar had already fled before it could be located. Following the incident, Seo-gu District Office officially desig
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Korea Turns Into a Deep Freezer: Temperatures Plunge to -20°C as Brutal Cold Wave Grips the Nation
South Korea is experiencing an intense cold wave as temperatures across much of the country plunged well below freezing, with some regions recording lows near minus 20 degrees Celsius. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), cold wave alerts were issued for most parts of the country on Tuesday, excluding Jeju Island and parts of South Gyeongsang Province. Severe cold wave warnings were in effect for inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province and nort
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No More Taxi Rip-Offs? Seoul Makes a Bold Move for Foreign Passengers
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has introduced new measures aimed at eliminating overcharging practices targeting foreign taxi passengers by improving fare transparency through bilingual receipts. According to the city on January 20, Seoul worked with taxi payment terminal operator Tmoney Mobility to revise taxi receipt formats starting last month. Under the new system, key information—including the final fare, pick-up and drop-off times, and whether a surcharge was applied
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Creditors Can’t Touch This Money: Korea Unveils New ‘Living Expense Account’
South Korea will introduce a new “Living Expense Account” designed to protect a minimum level of household funds from seizure, allowing debtors to secure basic living costs even under enforcement proceedings. The Ministry of Justice announced Monday that a revised Enforcement Decree of the Civil Execution Act was approved at a Cabinet meeting. Under the new rules, eligible individuals will be able to open the protected account starting February 1. The Living Expense Account a
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Trying to Save Time May Be Aging You Faster: Everyday Habits Linked to Accelerated Aging
Everyday behaviors chosen to save time may be doing the opposite of what many people expect—accelerating the aging process instead. As speed and efficiency increasingly dominate modern lifestyles, experts warn that certain common habits can contribute to premature physical aging, particularly in fast-paced cultures. According to expert advice cited by the U.S. health portal Thehealthy, skipping sunscreen is one of the most common time-saving habits that negatively affects agi
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K-trends
“Trying Too Hard to Look Young?” How Foreign Media Are Spotlighting Korea’s ‘Young Forty’ Trend
The phenomenon known as “Young Forty,” a term describing South Koreans in their 40s who actively follow youth culture and fashion trends, has recently drawn attention from international media, including the BBC. In an article published on January 18, the BBC reported that the term, once considered a positive description of trend-aware middle-aged consumers, is increasingly being used with negative connotations among South Korea’s Generation Z. According to the report, the ter
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From K-Pop to Democracy: Why Over 82% of the World Now Likes South Korea
More than eight out of ten foreigners report a favorable view of South Korea, marking the highest level recorded since the survey began in 2018. According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the 2025 National Image of Korea survey found that foreign favorability toward South Korea reached 82.3%, an increase of 3.3 percentage points from the previous year. This represents the highest score in the survey’s history. By country, the United Arab Emirates recorded the h
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BTS Picks Busan for Historic World Tour Stop — Is the City Finally Ready for a Global K-Pop Stage?
Busan is buzzing with excitement after news broke that BTS will perform in the city as part of their first full-group world tour in four years, a move that is already reigniting debate over whether South Korea’s second-largest city has a venue capable of hosting global-scale K-pop events. According to BigHit Music, BTS will kick off their new world tour in April at Goyang Sports Complex before traveling across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia, with a total of 79
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No More Taxi Rip-Offs? Seoul Makes a Bold Move for Foreign Passengers
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has introduced new measures aimed at eliminating overcharging practices targeting foreign taxi passengers by improving fare transparency through bilingual receipts. According to the city on January 20, Seoul worked with taxi payment terminal operator Tmoney Mobility to revise taxi receipt formats starting last month. Under the new system, key information—including the final fare, pick-up and drop-off times, and whether a surcharge was applied
2 min read
Gold Hits a Stunning Milestone: Why a Single “Don” Now Costs 1 Million Won
Gold prices have surged to record levels, with the price of one don (3.75 grams) of pure gold in South Korea surpassing 1 million won for the first time, amid rising global geopolitical uncertainty and strong demand for safe-haven assets. According to the Korea Gold Exchange on January 22, the buying price of one don of pure gold stood at 1,009,000 won as of the previous trading day, breaking the psychologically significant 1 million won mark. Gold prices have been on a sharp
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KOSPI Shatters the Unthinkable: How Did Korea’s Market Break 5,000 Overnight?
South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index crossed the historic 5,000 level for the first time on January 22, driven by strong gains in semiconductor stocks and improved global sentiment. As of 9:14 a.m. local time, the KOSPI stood at 5,002.02, up 92.09 points or 1.88% from the previous session. The index opened higher at 4,987.06 and continued to extend gains, briefly reaching an intraday high of 5,016.73. This milestone comes just three months after the KOSPI first surpassed the 4
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