LifeStyle
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Yanolja's consolidated sales increase 83% on-year to hit $459.2 mln in 2022
SEOUL -- Yanolja, South Korea's major online travel, leisure, and accommodation reservation app service, has recorded consolidated sales of 604.5 billion won ($459.2 million) in 2022, up 83 percent from a year ago, thanks to eased social distancing regulations and consumers' increased interest on traveling. When the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic hit South Korea in early February 2020, people were basically grounded because of strict social distancing guidelines issued
3 April 2023
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Soybean products found to be effective in lowering risk of stomach cancer among men
SEOUL -- Researchers discovered that consuming food products made of soybean lowers the risk of stomach cancer. The protective effect against cancer was high among males with a body mass index of fewer than 25 kilograms (55.1 pounds) per square meter while it was not observed in men with overweight or obesity. According to London-based cancer charity the World Cancer Research Fund International, stomach cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the world. Data released by the Globa
22 February 2023
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Busan to build air-purifying indoor gardens capable of purifying air at bus terminal and airport
SEOUL -- South Korea's southern port city of Busan will establish smart gardens with plants capable of removing indoor air pollutants at a bus terminal visited by many intercity buses and an airport in the western region. The southern port city said the indoor gardens can reduce particulate matter and other pollutants in such crowded areas. Smart gardens incorporate internet of things (IoT) technology to control air quality, wind speed, and water distribution to plants. Peopl
21 February 2023
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Hybe's digital cartoon 'Dark Moon: The Blood Altar' garners more than 100 million views
SEOUL -- "Dark Moon: The Blood Altar," a digital cartoon created by the agency of BTS and published by Naver Webtoon, the web cartoon wing of South Korea's top web portal service operator Naver, has gained more than 100 million views since it was released 13 months ago. The web cartoon entered the top five in seven language services including German, Spanish, English, and Chinese. The web cartoon depicts the story of a unique relationship between a teenage girl attend
1 February 2023
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Eight overseas Korean restaurants designated as outstanding eateries for popularizing Korean food
SEOUL -- The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs designated outstanding Korean restaurants in foreign countries based on 21 requirements including food quality, hygiene, and contribution to the popularization of Korean dishes. The ministry provides recognition awards for selected restaurants as well as financial support. On January 26, the ministry designated eight restaurants with the state-run Korean Food Promotion Institute. Jeongsik Jeongsik is a New York-based Kor
27 January 2023
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Shinsegae's online fashion platform's art gallery-like offline store captivates young shoppers
SEOUL -- Clad in long padded coats and thick jackets, young ladies in their mid-20s silently stood outside an art gallery-like apparel store in eastern Seoul on a sub-zero winter day. Some 20 customers solemnly waited for the store to open, only speaking to their mates in a low murmuring voice to kill time. When the store finally opened its doors after about 15 minutes, ladies glided into a hall decorated with flowers and colorful clothing. Sweet fruity scent and low beat of lounge mus
16 December 2022
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Dog personality test 'DBTI' gains popularity among pet owners in S. Korea
SEOUL -- A dog personality analysis and training platform created by South Korea's mobile carrier LG Uplus is garnering popularity among pet owners. More than 100,000 dogs are registered on the platform which provides personalized training programs depending on the animal's personality. The platform called "For Dong" provides Dog Behavior Type Indicator (DBTI), a psychology test that classifies dogs' personalities into 16 different types. The test with 60 ques
24 November 2022
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SK Inc. expands investment portfolio for sustainable food, strengthens partnership with foreign firms
SEOUL -- In an effort to expand its investment portfolio for sustainable food, a promising next-generation food sector, SK Inc., the strategic investment arm of SK Group, has invested $7 million in Wildtype, a U.S.-based producer of salmon cultivated from cells. Meatless Farm, a Dutch sustainable food company funded by SK Inc. has secured $7 million from a venture capital firm based in Seoul. Wildtype produces cultivated salmon, which stands apart from other seafood alternatives wit
24 November 2022
