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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 00:22

Singles frustrated by Korea's marriage-centric social norms

Singles frustrated by Korea's marriage-centric social norms

결혼 위주 사회 규범에 독신들 불만

While an increasing number of Koreans are choosing the single life, they are irritated by social norms centered on married people. 독신 생활을 선택하는 한국인의 숫자가 늘어나는 한편 이들은 기혼자 중심의 사회적 규범에 짜증을 느끼고 있다.

2021-12-22 13:37

61 lawmakers awarded by Sunfull Foundation for using positive, respectful language

61 lawmakers awarded by Sunfull Foundation for using positive, respectful language

선플재단, 국회의원 61명… 아름다운 말 선플상 시상

Sixty-one lawmakers were awarded by Sunfull Foundation for their use of positive language and words during legislative meetings, according to the foundation. 국회의원 61명이 국회 회기 동안 아름다운 말을 사용한 공로로 선플재단에서 상을 받았다고 이 재단이 밝혔다.

2021-12-17 14:38

Food columnist continues disparaging Korean-style fried chicken

Food columnist continues disparaging Korean-style fried chicken

황교익, 한국 치킨 비판론 이어가

Korean food columnist Hwang Kyo-ik, who created a stir by saying Korean-style fried chicken is not tasty due to the small size of the birds, has raised a question about its global popularity. 치킨의 크기가 작아 맛이 없다며 논란을 일으켰던 맛 칼럼니스트 황교익 씨가 한국 치킨의 세계적인 인기에 의문을 제기했다.

2021-12-01 09:53

More young Koreans choose to leave the nest

More young Koreans choose to leave the nest

부모 품 떠나 독립하는 젊은이들 갈수록 늘어

Park Yu-hui, 25, an office worker, lives alone in Jongno District in central Seoul. She moved out from her parents' house located in Incheon, a port city west of Seoul, to a 17-square-meter studio apartment in July as soon as she found a job. 직장인 박유희 씨(25)는 서울 종로구에 혼자 산다. 지난 7월 박 씨는 직장을 구하자마자 인천에 있는 부모의 집에서 17㎡ 규모의 원룸으로 이사했다.

2021-11-18 09:03

Some languages survive colonialism, while others go extinct

Some languages survive colonialism, while others go extinct

사라지는 언어와 살아남는 언어

'Speak Not' underscores community members' determination to protect their languages as a vital factor for its survival '말하지 마세요’는 언어 생존의 필수 요소로서 자신들의 언어를 지키려는 공동체 구성원의 투지를 강조한다.

2021-11-17 09:38

What should be done to protect K-pop stars' mental health?

What should be done to protect K-pop stars' mental health?

K팝 스타의 정신 건강 보호를 위해 무엇을 해야 하는가?

Amid the flood of audition programs, local broadcaster MBC is slated to premiere a new talent search show, "My Teenage Girl," on Nov. 28 in a bid to form a new girl group. 오디션 프로그램의 홍수 속 국내 방송사 MBC는 11월 28일 새로운 걸그룹 결성을 위한 프로그램 '방과후 설렘’을 첫 방송할 예정이다.

2021-11-12 14:09

'Korea has chicken size problem': Columnist slams sauce-focused vendors

'Korea has chicken size problem': Columnist slams sauce-focused vendors

음식 칼럼니스트 황교익 씨 “닭고기 크기에 문제 있다”

A well-known food columnist has slammed Korean fried chicken for being too small. 유명 음식 칼럼니스트가 한국식 프라이드 치킨이 너무 작다고 혹평했다.

2021-11-10 15:01

Korea's oldest combat techniques text to become national treasure

Korea's oldest combat techniques text to become national treasure

우리나라 가장 오래된 무예 교과서 보물 지정 예고

Korea's oldest-known fighting arts manual, titled "Muyejebo," published in 1598 to train soldiers of the 1392-1910 Joseon Kingdom in armed combat techniques, is among seven cultural heritage items to be newly added to the list of state-recognized treasures, the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) said Friday. 금요일 문화재청은 조선시대(1392~1910) 군사훈련을 위해 1598년 출간돼 국내에서 가장 오래된 무예서라 불리...

2021-11-03 10:41

Millennials redefine what a successful job should be

Millennials redefine what a successful job should be

좋은 직장의 조건을 재정의하는 밀레니얼 세대

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 5 a.m., Kim Ye-ji, 32, starts her day as a janitor. After waking up, she rushes to an office building and arms herself with a broom and a mop. 매주 월수금 새벽 5시, 김예지 씨(32)는 건물 청소부로서 하루를 시작한다. 김 씨는 아침에 일어나 사무실 건물로 신속히 이동해 빗자루와 대걸레를 챙긴다.

2021-10-23 19:18

Finding Korean architecture's beauty through night tours

Finding Korean architecture's beauty through night tours

야간 여행에서 발견한 한국 건축물의 아름다움

Following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, more travelers are discovering the charms of uncrowded outdoor places. 코로나19 팬데믹이 발생함에 따라 여행객들은 한적한 야외 장소들에서 매력을 발견하고 있다.

2021-10-17 21:28

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