2+ hour, 45+ min ago  (380+ words) Life&Culture Korean dance crew The Stories takes home Vibe Dance championship Published : March 2, 2026 - 16:44:14 The Korea-based dance crew The Stories took first place Sunday at the 2026 Vibe Dance Competition in California, organizers said. Led by choreographer Kalvin Kim, the team…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (794+ words) Published : March 1, 2026 - 16:00:00 For the price of a coffee, parents secure hours of safe play for their children In Seoul, indoor playgrounds for toddlers are not just private businesses " they are a public infrastructure. Across the capital, 137 publicly operated "Seoul Kids…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (499+ words) National Pediatrics posts steepest net clinic decline Published : Feb. 23, 2026 - 11:44:38 Amid shrinking interest in pediatrics among young doctors, government figures on Monday showed that far more pediatric clinics closed than opened last year. Eighty-nine pediatric clinics shut down nationwide in 2025, according…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (457+ words) National Physical, mental stress outweigh financial burdens on new mothers: survey Published : Feb. 23, 2026 - 10:57:22 The biggest challenge for mothers who gave birth within the past year is physical and mental stress rather than economic burdens, a recent survey shows. According to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (654+ words) National Cosmetics ad referencing Mongolian baby's red cheeks sparks controversy Published : Feb. 19, 2026 - 13:18:29 Calls grow for greater sensitivity amid K-beauty's expanding global reach A South Korean cosmetics brand is facing accusations of racism after promoting one of its blush products with…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (442+ words) K-pop J-Hope donates W300m to kids' hospital, charity for his birthday Published : Feb. 18, 2026 - 10:45:35 Updated : Feb. 18, 2026 - 11:06:59 BTS member donates W200m to children's hospital, another W100m for students in his hometown J-Hope of BTS has donated 200 million won ($138,000) to the children's hospital at Seoul Asan…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (806+ words) Published : Feb. 7, 2026 - 16:00:00 Covering Korean lawand education Disadvantages experienced in school likely carried into adult life, affect employment What South Korea calls its "special education" system is drawing renewed scrutiny after a government survey indicated that many students with disabilities continue…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (1338+ words) Published : Feb. 4, 2026 - 10:56:06 After devoting much of his 20s to stricken mother, Cho Bum-hee finds his voice, purpose in life's unexpected ways Cho Bum-hee was 23, preparing to return to college after completing his military service, when his mother suffered a brain hemorrhage…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (352+ words) National Woman gives birth in ambulance after seven hospitals refuse care Published : Feb. 3, 2026 - 17:02:11 A pregnant woman who was rejected by seven hospitals after her water broke ended up giving birth in an ambulance, rescue authorities in North Chungcheong Province said…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (589+ words) National Young Koreans show renewed interest in marriage: survey Published : Feb. 1, 2026 - 13:19:42 Unmarried South Koreans are increasingly expressing an intention to get married, suggesting a gradual shift in how younger generations view marriage and family formation, a survey showed Sunday. The…...