Category: South Korea

4 Climbers Are Found Dead on Mont Blanc in the French Alps

The climbers from Italy and South Korea were found on Tuesday after they went missing three days earlier during a period of bad weather on the peak.
¿Quiénes son las animadoras coreanas que inundan TikTok?

Los videos de animadoras de béisbol realizando alguna rutina de baile muy tranquila se han apoderado de los algoritmos de las redes sociales, intrigando a millones de espectadores.
Who Are the Korean Cheerleaders Flooding TikTok?

Videos of baseball cheerleaders performing an ultra-chill dance routine have taken over social media algorithms, intriguing millions of viewers.
A Mercedes-Benz Fire Jolts South Korea’s E.V. Transition

The government is aggressively promoting electric cars. But a dramatic blaze in an underground lot has left some potential buyers worried about safety.
In South Korea, Documenting a Divide Over Work-Life Balance

The reporter Jin Yu Young wrote about companies that have pushed their managers to work longer hours, a move that has not gone over well with some young people in the country.
Samsung Recalls 1 Million Stoves That Started 250 Fires and Killed Pets

Thirty models of Samsung stoves were part of the recall over fires started by accidental contact.
Samsung Employees Return to Work After Strike Fails to Win Concessions

The indefinite strike, the first in the electronics company’s history, comprised only a sliver of its labor force and lasted less than a month.
Declaring ‘Crisis,’ South Korean Firms Tell Managers to Work 6 Days a Week

The move by some influential companies has raised concerns about work-life balance in a country where long hours at the office are common.
Founder of Kakao, South Korean Tech Giant, Arrested Over K-Pop Deal

Kim Beom-Su, the billionaire behind Kakao, was taken into custody on Tuesday on allegations of stock manipulation during a bidding war over a major K-pop agency.
Samsung Union Workers Launch Indefinite Strike

The tech giant’s largest union escalated its dispute with management after failing to reach an agreement over pay and working policies.
Japan and South Korea Are Fighting Over an App at a Tense Time

SoftBank and Naver helped bridge geopolitical relations with a joint venture to own the operator of the messaging app Line, but now the partnership is fraying.
A Korean Secret to Keeping Friendships Strong: Savings Groups

In South Korea, it’s common for friends to form what are known as gyemoim to save for vacations, meals and other social activities.