Seoul Nearly Doubles Cigarette Prices

2014-09-14

The government announced last Thursday it will raise cigarette prices from the current 2,500 won per pack to 4,500 won. The price hike was part of ...

Box Office Hit “Roaring Currents”, Analysis and Implications

2014-09-12

BIFF Kicks Off 19th Edition on Oct. 2

2014-09-07

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) will be held for 10 days beginning October 2. BIFF has become one of the biggest Asian film festivals ...

Seoul comes last in fertility rate

2014-09-07

Seoul's total fertility rate in 2013 was the lowest among 17 major cities and provinces in Korea. While there are many young people of marriageable ...

Stimulus policies for real estate market

2014-09-07

The Korean government announced on Monday a set of deregulatory policies to boost the domestic real estate market. The so-called September first ...

Controversies over the Sewol Special Bill

2014-09-05

National Survey on Public Safety

2014-08-31

The government will carry out major inspections on public safety within the year. It will also review imposing punitive damages on people who have ...

A Month After Eased Real Estate Regulations

2014-08-31

Some effects have been felt since the government announced the easing of regulations in the property market late last month. Many expect that the ...

Korea Wins Little League World Series in 29 Yrs

2014-08-31

Korea won the 2014 Little League World Series, defeating the United States in the final round last Monday. This is Korea's first title in 29 years ...

The Ice Bucket Challenge and Korea’s Charitable Giving Culture

2014-08-29

The Ice Bucket Challenge and Korea’s Charitable Giving Culture