Billie Eilish visited South Korea on June 18th to promote her third studio album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. Despite her busy schedule, she found time to engage in personal activities, including meeting with children, a video of which has been uploaded to YouTube.
Category: Everyday Korea
Digital Divide in South Korea: Challenges and Empathy for the Elderly
A story shared on social media about a taxi experience in Busan highlighted the digital divide in South Korea, where elderly people struggle to use the Kakao Taxi app. This incident sparked widespread empathy and discussion on a Korean community site.
The Resurgence of Korean Embroidery: A Modern Exhibition’s Impact
The “Korean Embroidery in Modern Times: The Birds Trying to Catch the Sun” exhibition at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung, has gained significant attention on social media, showcasing over 170 pieces of modern and contemporary embroidery.
Entitled Korean Passenger Causes Drama on Flight
A Korean passenger on a flight caused a scene by demanding special treatment for her sick child. The flight crew and captain refused to comply with her unreasonable demands, citing safety regulations.
Mongolian National Team Uniforms Captivate Korean Netizens
The Mongolian national team’s uniforms for the Paris Olympics have garnered significant attention and praise from Korean online communities. Netizens admired the uniforms’ traditional aesthetics and Mongolian warrior spirit.
The Decline of Floor Seating in Korean Restaurants: A Shift towards Sit-Down Dining
Traditionally, Korean restaurants have featured floor seating, but this practice is rapidly declining in favor of sit-down dining establishments. This shift reflects changing lifestyles, labor market dynamics, and government policies that promote accessibility and hygiene.
Musinsa Standard Unveils Team Korea’s Uniforms for the Paris Olympics
Musinsa Standard unveiled the Korean national team’s uniforms for the Paris Olympics, fusing traditional Korean elements with modern style. The blue “belted suit setup” embodies youth and ambition, while the celadon porcelain pattern and “gakdae”-inspired belt add hanbok touches.
A BBC Journalist’s Wallet Embarks on an Unexpected Journey in a Cookie Box
In South Korea, a BBC journalist’s lost wallet embarked on an unexpected journey, wrapped in a delightful butter cookie box and returned with its contents intact. This heartwarming act of honesty sparked online discussions, revealing a contrasting reality for wallets and bicycles.
Woorijip: A Taste of Authentic Korean Cuisine in the Heart of Manhattan
Woorijip, a Korean banchan store in Manhattan, has captivated New Yorkers with its authentic flavors and affordable prices. Its diverse selection of banchan, cash discount policy, and adaptation to American tastes have garnered widespread acclaim from New Yorkers.
Vacuuming Hours and the Impact of Military Service in Korean Apartments
A discussion sparked by a frustrated resident highlights the cultural divide in acceptable vacuuming hours in Korean apartments, reflecting the influence of military service and work schedules on noise tolerance.