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Wed, December 19, 2018 | 16:36

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#MeToo is another 'candlelight protest'

Drops leaking from a small crack in a dam have become a huge torrent engulfing all of Korean society. In late January, prosecutor Seo Ji-hyun went public with allegations she was sexually abused by a superior eight years ago and then received undue personnel demotions after she raised the issue within the prosecution. She ignited the global #MeToo movement in Korea. In less t...

Trend | 2018-02-25 16:37

Proper skincare key to protecting skin from fine dust

Even outside of yellow dust season, Seoul's air quality is not great. Experts say the more time spent outside, the worse the skin gets _ causing skin aging and various other problems. But with a proper skincare regime, such troubles can be minimized, they said.

Trend | 2018-01-23 17:40

Korean food dominates Incheon's new airport terminal

INCHEON _ The much-hyped Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport held its grand opening Thursday, amid massive media and public attention. The second terminal boasts smarter, more efficient facilities than the existing Terminal 1, allowing travelers to save time going through the departure procedures with automated services.

Trend | 2018-01-21 21:33

Ultra violet takes potential to higher level in 2018

The color “ultra violet” is everywhere in the fashion and beauty world. Fashion label Stella McCartney and Balenciaga's purple pieces for their spring/summer 2018 collections are among the season's “it” buys.As experts at global color authority Pantone describes, “complex and contemplative” ultra violet suggests the “mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead an...

Trend | 2018-01-21 16:58

French artist spices up new Incheon airport terminal

The long anticipated Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport opens its doors to passengers and planes, Thursday. The shiny, brand-new terminal is not only equipped with state-of-the-art technology for the best travel experience, but also with a handful of artworks that will enrich the passengers’ sensibilities even before their flights start.

Trend | 2018-01-17 17:33

Korea leads way for nail art trends

Hyper-trendy, beauty-conscious Korea has risen to leadership status in the world of nail art, which is positioned as a way of expressing individuality, fashion savvy and even humor. Nail art, a meticulous business that turns manicures into art, uses nail polish, nail stickers and tiny jewels to decorate nails often lengthened with extensions to create certain looks. Nail arti...

Trend | 2018-01-17 17:25

Elderly transform into social media influencers

In the fast aging Korean society, growing old is no longer a thing people should feel ashamed of. With people aged 65 and older surpassing 14 percent of the population, Korea has one of the highest elderly poverty rates among OECD countries, as many people retire without a sufficient pension. The image of poor aged people, overlapping with national flag-waving ultra-right sen...

Trend | 2018-01-14 20:22

Pet owners splash cash, while 8 in 10 back neutering stray cats

About three in 10 pet owners spend over 100,000 won ($93) a month on their animals for food, veterinarian services and grooming. And an overwhelming majority, or 82 percent, of people back neutering the increasing number of stray or “community” cats.

Trend | 2017-12-28 15:39

77-year-old granny becomes YouTube star

Kim Young-won, 77, is no different from any other grandmother, except that she is one of the oldest mukbang stars. With over 130,000 subscribers on the YouTube channel “Youngwonssi TV_ Funny Grandmother,” the kindly-looking grandmother eats various foods such as tiger shrimp and colorful sweets that she would never normally touch. Amid a number of older Youtubers, with some g...

Trend | 2017-12-26 18:14

What are you thankful for?

December. The end of the year. Readying for a new year. An end and a new beginning. It's that time of the year when we reflect on the past 12 months and brace for the New Year and a new beginning. We begin to make resolutions, new goals, and plans for new habits. But in order to move forward, we need to look back on the past. We need to know what we've done, what we regret, w...

Trend | 2017-12-24 16:38

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