In 1950, amid the Cold War, a tiny beetle from the US was destroying potato crops across East Germany. Then began one of history's strangest propaganda campaignsIn 1950, a striped potato beetle became the centre of one of the Cold War's most unusual propaganda campaigns after East Germany accused th...
Korean Saying of the Day: “Even a distant pine nut tastes sweet when eaten”. Heartwarming lessons on love, relationships and friendshipsKorean Love Saying of the Day: A Korean proverb, "Even a distant pine nut tastes sweet when eaten," highlights the importance of appreciati...
Korean food startup Gimi Michi raises $1 million led by IndiaQuotientFounded by IIM Ahmedabad alumni Nishank Goyal, Akhil Kumar, and Bodhi Rathor, Gimi Michi is building a Korean food brand for the Indian mar...
South Korea fines Coupang $409 million in country's largest data breach penaltyThe Personal Information Protection Commission said the New York-listed company had leaked personal data of more than 33 million customers ...
Korean proverb of the day: 'There is no man alive who will not climb over a neighbour's wall to steal after starving for three days...' A life lesson on what survival can make people doThe Korean Proverb of the Day, “There is no man alive who will not climb over a neighbor's wall to steal after starving for three days; and...
What is swicy? 6 sweet-and-spicy dishes to trySwicy is an amalgamation of sweet and spicy, one of the most popular global food trends around right now. It may be a new word, but it’s an...
What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong UnChinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to North Korea marks a significant chapter in regional diplomacy, focusing on enhancing cooperat...
Nvidia CEO mounts charm push in South Korea with TV talk show, baseball appearancesWhile a celebrity in his own right, the charm push by the Taiwan-born 63-year-old highlights South Korea's critical position in the AI land...
Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
You have been eating plastic for years; this fermented Korean food might finally help you fight backSouth Korea kimchi research benefits: Scientists have discovered a special bacterium in kimchi. This tiny microbe can attach to nanoplastic...
North Korea vs South Korea: Rare women's football match sells out in 12 hoursTickets in South Korea for a football match against a visiting North Korean team sold out within half a day, Seoul'on Friday. Seoul's unifi...
Earn money just by walking? In this country, it's the new extra incomePeople in South Korea are earning small amounts of money by using a fintech app for everyday tasks. This trend highlights financial pressur...
Moi Soi raises first institutional round from GVFL, Wipro Consumer VenturesPan-Asian food and beverage brand Moi Soi, owned by Ceres Foods, has raised its first institutional funding round from GVFL and Wipro Consu...
Global Market Today: Asian stocks track Wall Street lower on US CPIAsian stocks declined as US inflation accelerated, influenced by rising oil prices following the conflict in Iran. This prompted an increas...
A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robotsSouth Korean AI startup RLWRLD is creating a vast library of human expertise by capturing skilled workers' actions, like hotel staff foldin...
On their toes: Brands step up anti-counterfeit drive as fake products flood marketsCompanies are fighting a rising tide of fake goods. Brands from toothpaste to cigarettes are changing packaging and tightening checks. Coun...
Is the Korean food- Kimchi good for your gut? Gastro doctor shares 5 foods to fix your gut healthGut health is crucial for overall wellness. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard specialist, identifies five key food groups supporting gut health. ...