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Thu, March 23, 2023 | 11:47

[LIFTSTYLE] Foreign residents struggle with Korea's 'impossible' body standards

LIFTSTYLEForeign residents struggle with Korea's 'impossible' body standards

국내 거주 외국인, 한국의 '비현실적’ 몸매 기준에 힘들어 해

Having beauty standards is not unique to Korea. 미의 기준은 한국에만 있지 않다.

2023-03-09 11:08

[LIFESTYLE] Why are Koreans getting unhappier despite economic prosperity?

LIFESTYLEWhy are Koreans getting unhappier despite economic prosperity?

한국인, 경제적 번영에도 왜 행복하지 못할까?

Lack of social safety net, wealth-centered mindset behind unhappiness 불행 이면에는 사회적 안전망 부족과 물질주의적 태도 있어

2023-02-28 14:39

[LIFESTYLE] Readers with special needs find help through easy-to-read books

LIFESTYLEReaders with special needs find help through easy-to-read books

난독증 겪는 사람들, 읽기 쉬운 책 도움 받아

Dedicated firm helps instructors with re-written books for struggling readers 헌신적인 기업들, 어려움을 겪는 독자들을 위해 재집필한 교재로 교사를 도와

2023-02-27 09:27

[Lifestyle] Government issues book on Korean alcohol in English

LifestyleGovernment issues book on Korean alcohol in English

정부, 한국 술에 대한 영문 단행본 발간

An English-language book featuring Korea's traditional alcohol, collectively called "sool," has been published to help foreigners better understand the unique charms of Korean alcohol. 외국인들이 한국 술의 독특한 매력을 더 잘 이해할 수 있도록 이른 바 “술”이라 고 불리는 한국의 전통 술을 다루는 영문 단행본이 발간됐다.

2023-02-20 13:40

[Lifestyle] Looking for love online? New study shows mixed experiences

LifestyleLooking for love online? New study shows mixed experiences

온라인에서 사랑 찾기? 새로운 연구 결과 이용자들의 반응 엇갈려

NEW YORK (AP) - Whether looking for love or a casual encounter, 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they have used a dating site or app - with mixed experiences, according to a Pew Research Center study out Thursday. For the under-35 set, more than half have tried it. 뉴욕 (AP) - 사랑을 찾든 우연한 만남을 찾든, 미국 성인 10명 중 3명은 다양한 경험으로 데이트 사이트나 앱을 사용해본 적이 있다고 퓨리서치센터의 연구 결과가 목요일 밝혔다. 35세 이하의 경우 절반 이상이 사...

2023-02-12 10:06

[Lifestyle] Teens feel peer pressure to buy luxury goods endorsed by K-pop stars

LifestyleTeens feel peer pressure to buy luxury goods endorsed by K-pop stars

K팝 스타가 홍보하는 명품 구매에 또래 압력 느끼는 10대

As more K-pop icons become brand ambassadors, luxury goods market expands to younger consumers 다수 K팝 스타의 브랜드 홍보대사 임명, 명품 시장이 어린 소비자층으로 확대돼

2023-02-07 14:26

[LIFESTYLE] Young shoppers flock to luxury goods

LIFESTYLEYoung shoppers flock to luxury goods

명품 소비에 몰리는 한국 MZ세대

Millennials, Gen. Z lead buying trends, making Korea one of the biggest luxury markets in the world 소비 트렌드 이끄는 MZ 세대, 한국을 전세계 최대 명품 소비국으로 만들어

2023-01-25 17:13

[LIFESTYLE] Women find solo travel fulfilling, safe

LIFESTYLEWomen find solo travel fulfilling, safe

여성들, “나홀로 여행 안전하고 성취감 있어”

The expectations and roles of women have seen a global shift thanks to women's rights, education and birth control. 권리 신장, 교육 및 피임 덕분에 여성의 기대와 역할은 전 세계적으로 변했다.

2023-01-19 16:53

2023 calendars issued by banks gain popularity

2023 calendars issued by banks gain popularity

은행에서 발간하는 2023년 달력 인기

With the New Year coming, it is time to replace 2022 calendars and diaries with new ones. There used to be plenty of free calendars and diaries around this time of the year, but that isn’t the case anymore. 새해가 다가오면서 2022년 달력과 다이어리를 새로운 것으로 대체할 때가 됐다. 일년 중 이맘 때쯤이면 무료 달력과 다이어리가 많이 있었지만 지금은 그렇지 않다.

2023-01-03 10:46

Amid pandemic, hybrid work becomes new normal in IT, large firms

Amid pandemic, hybrid work becomes new normal in IT, large firms

하이브리드 근무, 팬데믹 속 IT 및 대기업에서 '뉴노멀’

More firms adopt flexible work to enhance employee welfare, work efficiency 상당수 기업들, 근로 복지 및 근무 효율성 향상 위해 유연근무제 도입

2022-11-03 14:37

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