India must turn Chinese investment into trade leverageIndia grapples with a persistent trade imbalance with China, a significant structural challenge. Embracing Chinese investment presents a st...
In 2017, Lancet scientists forecast life expectancy across 35 industrialized countries using 21 statistical models. 13 years later, South Korean women are projected to average about 90.8 years, potentially setting a historic human longevity recordSouth Korean women are projected to surpass ninety years of life expectancy by 2030. This milestone is driven by widespread healthcare acce...
Korean proverb of the day: ‘The person who has many faults is usually the first to criticise others.' ; life lesson on how being extremely critical can destroy your relationshipsNo one likes people who delight in bringing others down and nitpicking others' faults. An old Korean proverb warns us about the pitfalls of...
Korean Proverb of the Day: Glasses in my eyes - How perspective shapes our view of beautyEveryday life shows how opinions differ on art and people. A Korean proverb explains this subjective perception. It highlights that beauty ...
Book recommendations by BTS' RM: Looking for your next read? Check out books on societal expectations, alienation, love, friendship, regret, life choices and relationships, recommended by Kim NamjoonBTS leader RM's recent book recommendations offer insights into his creative world. These literary choices explore complex themes like sexi...
India natural next step in HYBE's global expansion: India CEO Damien Woochang LeeHYBE, home to BTS, is expanding its global operations into India. The company sees India as a dynamic music ecosystem with significant grow...
Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17Russian missile and drone attacks killed fifteen people and wounded forty-two others overnight in Ukraine. Large warehouse fires burned in ...
Kospi slumps 5% after record-breaking 18% surge. What’s ahead for South Korea’s seesaw-like stock market?South Korea's Kospi plunged more than 5% on Monday after surging a record 18% in the previous session, as renewed selling in heavyweight ch...
America is exporting bewilderment to the rest of the worldPresident Donald Trump's foreign policy is reshaping global alliances as allies question US reliability and rivals exploit uncertainty. Fro...
Seven K-Dramas to watch in August 2026 on OTT: Our Sticky Love to Four Hands Two Sonatas to Mousetrap, more on Netflix, Prime Video, VikiFrom romantic comedies and office dramas to revenge sagas, military comedies and edge-of-the-seat thrillers, August 2026 has one of the str...
Six new K-dramas to watch this week on OTT starring Gong Hyo Jin, Kim Hye Soo, Hwang In Youp: A Bona Fide Killer to Dream To You to The Affair Was Just the BeginningWhether you're looking for a binge-worthy new series or simply want to catch up on the latest episodes of your favourite show, these six K-...
Our omnivorous appetite: Rise of a seamless local-national consumer identity through vernacular creativity that AI will fuelIndia is embracing an omnichannel identity, blending nationality and locality effectively. Localized content is experiencing a scalable res...
Korean Proverb of the Day: “Habits learned at three last until… — Life lessons from motivational proverb on childhood, learning, discipline, character, daily routines, experiences and why small habits create big resultsKorean Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Habits learned at three last until eighty.” The saying reflects how early experiences,...
What is Hanok? The Korean home design secret that brings nature, calm and harmony indoors. 6 other Korean philosophies you can follow for a peaceful homeKorean home design focuses on harmony, simplicity and creating peaceful spaces. Inspired by concepts like Hanok, Yeobaek and Ondol, it comb...
'Wait till payback time!': South Korean retail investors protest as govt apologises after Kospi crashes 40% in a monthKospi skyrocketed over 122% since the beginning of the year to hit a lifetime high of 9,386 in June on the back of a global AI frenzy, befo...
Kospi crashes 12% after SK Hynix earnings; best performing Asian market of 2026 plunges 43% in a month. What’s ahead?South Korea's Kospi index crashed over 11% on Wednesday, extending its drop to 43% from its June peak into technical bear market territory....
AI cameras spot suicide attempts in South Korea's capitalThe artificial intelligence-driven surveillance system alerts first responders if someone lingers in certain locations, enters an area deem...