Stories by The Korea Herald
BURIED up to the neck in warm, fermented rice bran, a new generation of Koreans is sweating out the stress of daily...
Published 15 Jun, 2026 05:58am
“Hey Meta!” The glasses woke up with the short phrase. Then, I looked down and asked how many calories were in...
Published 08 Jun, 2026 06:24am
The city says tourist consumption patterns are increasingly shifting toward higher-value experiences, including medical services, beauty treatments and dining.
Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:06am
Overprotective parents once plagued classrooms, now they’re interfering in their adult children’s workplaces in matters from salaries to office conflicts.
Updated 18 May, 2026 08:04am
THE owner family of Samsung Group has completed the payment of 12 trillion won ($8 billion) in inheritance taxes ...
Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am
Labour ministry says will examine broader issues at the factory, including possible failures in worker protection.
Updated 27 Apr, 2026 08:22am
Army expects the system to improve the accuracy of target identification and situational awareness.
Published 20 Apr, 2026 06:31am
Democracy’s ‘rule of the majority’ may end up being another type of dictatorship by suppressing minority rights
Published 30 Mar, 2026 05:36am
WHEN 72-year-old Ahn So-hyun wakes up in the morning, the first voice she hears is not a family member’s. It is...
Published 23 Mar, 2026 07:26am
YANGPYEONG: Once reconnaissance drones transmitted live footage of suspected enemy positions — identifying troops...
Published 02 Mar, 2026 07:08am
LAST year, South Korea surpassed eight million single-person households for the first time. According to data...
Published 16 Feb, 2026 06:30am
ISBN issuances surge in 2025 as AI accelerates publishing, but fears mount over a flood of low-quality titles.
Updated 12 Feb, 2026 04:51pm
US President Donald Trump’s relentless attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, together with his...
Published 26 Jan, 2026 06:20am
Kim Yo-joung says Pyeongyang views alleged intrusion as provocation regardless of political leadership in Seoul.
Updated 12 Jan, 2026 08:19am
According to Chainalysis, North Korean hackers stole $2.02bn in digital assets, up 51pc from last year.
Updated 22 Dec, 2025 09:38am
AI-powered smart glasses are emerging as discreet, voice-led wearables for everyday use.
Updated 15 Dec, 2025 07:57am
The two reportedly became close while working together on the TV series last year.
Published 13 Dec, 2025 02:24pm
For those who might wonder if Koreans today care about the authenticity of their genealogy, the answer is: not so much.
Published 04 Dec, 2025 04:03pm
Pregnancy comes with a heavier belly, swollen legs, sore backs and hormonal mood swings. But for many mothers-to-be...
Published 01 Dec, 2025 06:24am
Sogogi jeongol is a comforting and hearty Korean hot pot dish traditionally shared at the table, making it a perfect choice for family gatherings.
Updated 28 Nov, 2025 07:18pm
