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Testing out 'sokgunghap' before starting relationship

Testing out 'sokgunghap' before starting relationship

It used to be commitment first and sex later. Young Koreans have become more apt to think that sexual compatibility is important for romance and is no longer just a post-marital matter, while some continue to caution against putting too much significance on it.

Yoon Sung-won | 2014-02-04 17:17

First graders in fierce competition

First graders in fierce competition

Kim Jumg-mi, a 38-year-old office worker living in Seoul, experienced a bitter moment after attending her kid's elementary school orientation a few weeks ago.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2014-01-29 17:19

Living someone else's life

Living someone else's life

Property theft can easily be punished as long as evidence points in one direction, hopefully the right one. But what happens in cases of identity theft?

Kwon Ji-youn | 2014-01-21 09:49

Holiday family gatherings bring stress to the young

Holiday family gatherings bring stress to the young

The happy New Year has come but it may neither be happy nor new for those who will soon have to endure a torrent of nosy advice from their kinsmen during this time of the year.

Park Ji-won | 2014-01-14 19:05

Luck be an old maid

Luck be an old maid

The new year has arrived, creating stress for old maids who are now a year older and steadfastly single.

2014-01-07 18:23

'Like' button cannot change world

'Like' button cannot change world

The voices of the youth, replying to the question “How are you doing?” roared out. Though it was the coldest day of 2013, young generations holding banners that read, “We are not doing well,” were passionate.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2013-12-31 16:09

Singles not ready to mingle

Singles not ready to mingle

During the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, restaurants, cafes and bars are usually packed with people who want to spend time with their lovers, families, friends or colleagues. Booking seats for Friday nights or weekends gets extremely difficult this time of year.

2013-12-24 18:38

How to survive year-end binge drinking

How to survive year-end binge drinking

The end of the year, a time when people gather together and drink, is here. The following are survival tips for young workers who struggle to endure company year-end drinking parties.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2013-12-17 17:11

Classrooms empty after CSAT

Classrooms empty after CSAT

“No one comes to school anymore,” said a high school teacher who identified himself by his family name Kim. “Only when students have an appointment with their home room teacher, to discuss which college they would go to, they briefly visit school,” he added.

Park Jin-hai | 2013-12-10 16:19

Odd, exciting part-time jobs

Odd, exciting part-time jobs

According to a recent survey by an online job recruitment site, more than 78.9 percent of young college graduates make their living from part-time jobs where the pay is low and the work is hard. But, there are some exciting part-time jobs out there that pay well.

Park Ji-won | 2013-12-03 17:03

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