Credit card sales of Japanese retailers and travel-related companies dropped sharply due to the spreading boycott of Japanese products and services among Koreans following Japan’s economic retaliation against Korea.Sales of Japanese brands began to drop in the second week of July, a Korean credit ca

Korean Air will put a halt to flights between Busan, Korea and Sapporo, Japan beginning this September. This is the first time that a large Korean airliner will shut down its flights to Japan amid a spreading boycott of Japanese goods among Koreans following Japan’s restrictions on exports to Korea.

The number of foreigners, including Korean nationals residing abroad, who have enrolled in South Korea’s National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) has reached 1.2 million.The enrollment of foreigners has increased 218,000 since July 16 when the country’s revised law went into effect requiring all for

With sales of South Korean duty free stores hitting a new record of 12 trillion won (US$10.16 billion) in the first half of this year, The Shilla Duty Free, the travel retail arm of Hotel Shilla, also made the top three duty free operators in the world after Lotte.The Shilla Duty Free recorded 5.49

Amazer, a global K-Pop video community platform, announced on July 17 that 1,500 people from 70 countries participated in the "COVER STAR K with Toyota" event during KCON 2019 held at the Madison Square Garden and Jacobs K. Javits Convention Center from July 6-7.Cover Start K with Toyota is an event

The Bank of Korea announced on July 9 that South Korean tourists and students spent US$6.64 billion in the United States last year, down 6.4 percent from a year earlier, while the amounts rose 4.2 percent and 16.3 percent to US$5.17 billion and US$8.36 billion in Japan and Southeast Asia, respective

Philip Morris Korea has completed a production system for all types of HEETS, a specially designed heated tobacco unit that is intended for exclusive use with the IQOS holder.Philip Morris Korea announced on July 4 that it has built a production system for all 11 types of HEETS at its Yangsan factor

Window and door system manufacturer Eagon announced on July 1 that the new Embassy of Switzerland in Seoul has been built with its products. The first Korean-style embassy building in South Korea was designed by Nicolas Vaucher, lead architect at Burckhardt+Partner SA, and Erae Architects & Engineer

Airport Railroad, which is the most preferred means of transportation for tourists who want to travel from Incheon International Airport to the heart of Seoul, has started a new service for its customers.Airport Railroad announced on June 28 that words of encouragment will be narrated by train drive

Airport Railroad, which shuttles between Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 and 2 and Seoul Station, is providing various travel services to improve customer convenience.Airport Railroad announced on June 27 that has installed travel centers at Seoul Station, Hongik University Station, Gimpo I

The National Health Insurance Service asked the Korean Hospital Association in March to check the ID cards of inpatients before treatment initiation so that national health insurance benefits can be given only to insured persons. The two organizations recently signed a memorandum of understanding so

For travelers who arrive at Incheon International Airport, a convenient way to travel to Seoul Station is to use Airport Railroad Express Train.Airport Railroad (AREX) is the most preferred means of transportation by travelers when they go from Incheon International Airport to Seoul. In May this yea

Yanolja, the largest online travel platform in South Korea, has raised $180 million in Series D funding from GIC and Booking Holdings, bringing its current valuation to more than $1 billion.GIC is a sovereign wealth fund established by the Government of Singapore, while Booking Holdings is the world

Humaccos Co., a Korean cosmetics venture company, has recently developed smart mask "HARC," a home-care beauty device that stimulates user's facial skin and muscles to delay skin aging and improve skin condition at the same time.HARC is a device that combines Internet of Things (IoT) and health

With the popularity of K-pop rising in the global market, a blockchain-based fan club platform will be introduced this year to attract world K-pop fans and help them communicate with artists.Blockchain-based social entertainment company snowM said on June 9 that it will release the demonatration ver

Since the World Health Organization (WHO) classified “gaming disorder” as a mental health condition, concerns about the consequences of the decision are growing among political, academic, and industrial experts.Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Byung-gwan said in a debate held by the Korea Internet Corp

Melon, the nation's largest music service platform, is under investigation by prosecutors for allegedly creating a ghost music record company and siphoning off billions of won in copyright fees that should have been returned to creators, the Hankyoreh newspaper reported on June 3.If the allegati

K-pop boy band BTS has proved why they are a world-class band by performing in London’s Wembley Stadium.BTS had a historic performance at Wembley Stadium, which is a symbol of British pop culture and sports, on June 1 (local time). They opened up their Europe tour of LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF wi

Coupang, an e-commerce platform in Korea, is the most frequently used shopping application among Korean Android smartphone users, according to a survey by WiseApp, an app and retail analysis company.In WiseApp’s survey of Korean Android phone users’ usage of shopping apps in April, Coupang came in f

Dulwich College Seoul (DCSL) held its Founder’s Day celebration on May 25 at its Seocho campus. Over 700 students, parents, faculty and friends enjoyed a range of entertainment, from professional musicians to student groups, as well as games, food and drink at the event under the themes of “400 Year