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- I’m a Nex2y and finally watched nizi project 2 (NEXZ discussion)For my background: early this year I found out about NEXZ from JYP Game caterers and became a silent fan. I binged watch the nizi project p1 and p2 in anticipation for their comeback Saucin’! I only see reddit posts of people who discussed it 2 years ago during their predebut and debut but I wanna discuss it also for… Read more: I’m a Nex2y and finally watched nizi project 2 (NEXZ discussion)
- Higher prices, falling stocks dent consumer sentiment
A 33-year-old office worker in Yeouido, Seoul, surnamed Choi, has increasingly turned to her office cafeteria for lunch, as the rising cost of eating out has become burdensome. “I spend about 15,000 won ($11) on lunch when I eat out, but the office cafeteria costs about half as much,” she said. Instead of traveling overseas this summer, Choi took a… Read more: Higher prices, falling stocks dent consumer sentiment - Korea set to draw up ‘super budget’ of over $578 bil. on chip boomNext year’s budget is projected to top a record 800 trillion won ($578 billion), with national tax revenue expected to exceed 600 trillion won on the back of higher corporate tax receipts fueled by the semiconductor boom, government insiders said Tuesday. They said the Ministry of Planning and Budget is in the final stages of preparing the budget proposal. Last… Read more: Korea set to draw up ‘super budget’ of over $578 bil. on chip boom
- 1,138 graduates receive degrees at University of Seoul’s commencement ceremonyThe University of Seoul held its August 2026 commencement ceremony at its campus on Aug. 21, the university said Friday. According to the university, a total of 1,138 graduates received their degrees: 601 bachelor’s degrees, 464 master’s degrees and 73 doctoral degrees. Graduates, their families, faculty, staff, alumni and other distinguished guests attended the event to celebrate the graduates’ new… Read more: 1,138 graduates receive degrees at University of Seoul’s commencement ceremony
- Hyundai Motor wage deal clears hurdle for new vehicle productionHyundai Motor’s belated wage deal has removed a major risk to the carmaker’s production of new strategic vehicles, including the Avante, Grandeur and Tucson — three flagship models that will drive the carmaker’s earnings in the latter half of this year. According to the carmaker, Hyundai Motor’s management and its union reached a tentative wage agreement Tuesday, ending months of… Read more: Hyundai Motor wage deal clears hurdle for new vehicle production
- SK Chemicals expands SKYPEL use from pillows to mattressesSK Chemicals is expanding the use of its SKYPEL specialty material from pillows to mattresses, replacing conventional olefin-based materials used in bedding fillings. The company said Tuesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with DMOA, the flagship brand of bedding specialist SENSE MOM, on Monday at SENSE MOM’s headquarters in Incheon’s Namdong District. Under the agreement, the two companies… Read more: SK Chemicals expands SKYPEL use from pillows to mattresses
- A friend of mine showed me a grave of a woman of Korean descent in a slavic country.I’m Korean myself and figured the named must have been an older script used during the Choseon period, but I’m no historian so I figured I might ask people online! Can anybody help me figure out what the name means? Here is a translation from the comment section below. 저도 이건 눈치챘습니다. 확인 감사드립니다. 고(故 – the late, as in… Read more: A friend of mine showed me a grave of a woman of Korean descent in a slavic country.
- [Exclusive] Google builds Korea team for full-functioning Maps service
Google Maps has been famously half-useful in Korea for years….. Now Google says it’s “officially launching full-functioning Google Maps” here, and has confirmed that turn-by-turn navigation is finally part of the plan! But yes…. I already know what half the comments are going to say: “Naver Map works just fine.” submitted by /u/Particular-Novel4963 [link] [comments] - 제가 한국인이라는 이유로 한국 학교에서 괴롭힘을 당하기 시작했어요. 어떻게 이런 일이 가능한지 이해가 안 돼요.3년 전, 서울에서 학교에 다녔는데 반 분위기가 좋았어요. 그런데 그게 오래가지 못했죠. 한 달쯤 지나니까 사람들이 제 눈이 “일본인 같다”고 놀리기 시작했어요. 네, 아빠가 일본인이시거든요. 뭐, 괜찮아요. 다들 잊어버렸으니까요. 그런데 제가 한국인이라는 이유로 괴롭히기 시작했어요! 한국인들이 저를 한국인이라는 이유로 싫어한다니… 어디서 그런 걸 보셨어요? 정말 끔찍해요. submitted by /u/SanHidarii11 [link] [comments]
- Two pastors fined US$723 each for disrupting Korean flight with loud preachingsubmitted by /u/JimmySchwann [link] [comments]
- 4Minute vs Secret: Who Was Bigger in Korea?I’ve been thinking about comparing 4Minute and Secret. Both groups were pretty prominent during the 2nd gen era, but I’m curious about who was actually bigger in Korea. If we put international popularity and current nostalgia aside, who do you think had the bigger peak? Which group was more recognizable to the general Korean public, and which one felt more… Read more: 4Minute vs Secret: Who Was Bigger in Korea?
- “sibling groups” who aren’t from the same company?For example I think red velvet and nmixx are TOTAL sister groups. Red velvet has the red side and velvet side, but they also NEVER do the same concept twice, so they’re always reinventing themselves every comeback. Similarly, nmixx has MIXXPOP which also is different every time and blends multiple genres together in new and unexpected ways. Both groups have… Read more: “sibling groups” who aren’t from the same company?
- They should stick to their group for their own good.K-pop idols who have no distinct character shouldn’t be debuted as a soloist. It’s too risky and most of their music are turn out to be trash. They are okay when they are with their group but going solo without any artistic value and identity will only produce shitty songs. They don’t have concept, storytelling, creative sense and uniqueness. submitted… Read more: They should stick to their group for their own good.
- I really like the trend of giving the members individual songs as a part of the group discographyi believe it’s a much smarter move than having a member going through a whole “solo debut”. not every idol is good for being a soloist, but they can have a song for themself and their fans can listen to it :3 idk i just like it that’s how we got gems like gaeul’s “odd”, yeonjun’s “ghost girl”, karina’s “up”,… Read more: I really like the trend of giving the members individual songs as a part of the group discography
- Retrospective: What do you think of the Korea in Hetalia?Not sure how controversial it was in South Korea. But the anime Hetalia depicted Korea grievances toward Japan as funny and petty. So much so the anime remove Korea last minute. Apparently even a congresswomen also denounce the anime. submitted by /u/Parlax76 [link] [comments]
- Kimbap in cooler for camping tripHi! I’m going on a camping trip (I’m from Canada) this coming Friday. Was hoping to make and share kimbap for our potluck dinner on Saturday. Just would like to ask, is it possible for kimbap to be prepared the morning of (Friday) and be stored in the cooler for a night then be consumed for dinner the next day?… Read more: Kimbap in cooler for camping trip
- Police officer accused of falsely closing missing persons cases faces detention warrant hearingTaken from: https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/korea/police-officer-accused-of-falsely-closing-missing-persons-cases-faces-detention-warrant-hearing/12841932 A Jeju court will decide whether to detain an officer accused of falsely closing two missing persons cases after his emergency arrest was ruled unlawful. A detention warrant hearing for a police officer accused of falsely closing missing persons cases will be held Tuesday, a day after a court ordered the officer’s release over problems with the… Read more: Police officer accused of falsely closing missing persons cases faces detention warrant hearing
- South Korean women are projected to become the first national population in history with an average life expectancy above 90. An Imperial College London study placed the 2030 estimate at 90.8 years—although its calculated chance of actually crossing 90 was only 57 per cent.submitted by /u/EmuSystem [link] [comments]
- single serving galbi jjim??one of my favorite dishes in the world is galbi jjim, but i rarely have luck getting a group together to go get it with me, and don’t want to pay $85+ for a massive portion just for me. is there a dish that is similar or a single serving equivalent i could look for? submitted by /u/sharkbait2324 [link] [comments]
- Renting a Car in Korea: My Experience
Since I was mainly travelling around Gangwon-do this time, public transport wasn’t always that convenient, and I was pretty short on time. So I decided to rent a car from the start. 1. You’ll need an IDP You’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to rent a car in Korea. I used an IDP issued in Hong Kong. There are… Read more: Renting a Car in Korea: My Experience
