South Korean badminton star An Se-young arrived at Incheon Airport early Tuesday, two days after winning the world title in women's singles in New Delhi. 한국 배드민턴 스타 안세영 선수가 뉴델리에서 열린 세계선수권 여자 단식에서 우승한 지 이틀 만인 화요일 오전 인천국제공항을 통해 귀국했다. An, the world No. 1, defeated second-ranked Akane Yamaguchi of Japan 21-17, 21-14 in the final to cap a flawless six-match run in which she did not lose a single game. 세계랭킹 1위 안세영 선수는 결승에서 세계 2위 일본의 야마구치 아카네 선수를 21-17, 21-14로 꺾으며, 6경기 동안 단 한 게임도 내주지 않는 흠잡을 데 없는 완벽한 우승

Seoul's fertility rate rose for a second consecutive year in 2025, while the capital recorded the highest growth in both births and marriages among all major cities and provinces in the first half of this year. 서울의 합계출산율이 2025년 2년 연속 상승한 가운데, 올해 상반기 서울의 출생아 수와 혼인 건수 증가율이 전국 16개 시·도 가운데 가장 높은 것으로 나타났다. A total of 45,516 babies were born in Seoul last year, up 9.4 percent from 41,605 in 2024, according to the 2025 birth statistics, latest data released by the Ministry of Data and Statistics. 통계데이터

The first purchase many international travelers make in Korea is not a SIM card. It happens at a convenience store in the arrivals hall, and it usually involves a transit card and a plastic tub of banana milk. 한국을 찾은 외국인 여행객들이 가장 먼저 구매하는 것은 유심카드가 아니다. 입국장에 있는 편의점에서 교통카드와 플라스틱 용기에 담긴 바나나맛 우유를 사는 것이 이들의 첫 소비인 경우가 많다. CU, a local convenience store chain, said the bestselling item at its nine stores near the arrivals area of Incheon Airport from January through Aug. 17 was the Tmoney Travel Card. Bi

South Korea has seen a sharp increase in the share of teens and people in their 20s receiving emergency medical care for intoxication involving medications, gases and other toxic substances, a government report showed Wednesday. 한국에서 약물, 가스 및 기타 유독물질에 의한 중독으로 응급의료를 받는 10대와 20대의 비중이 크게 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 정부 보고서가 수요일 밝혔다. Of 98,615 people who visited emergency rooms for injuries in 2025, 6,816 were treated for intoxication, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. Those in their 20

South Korea will introduce a new Korean-language assessment tool for migrant-background students in elementary, middle and high schools, as their numbers continue to rise across the country, the Education Ministry said Tuesday. 교육부는 전국적으로 이주배경 학생 수가 계속 늘어남에 따라 초·중·고교의 이주배경 학생을 대상으로 한 새로운 한국어능력 진단 도구를 도입할 예정이라고 화요일 밝혔다. The teacher-administered test is designed to help schools quickly gauge students' Korean proficiency when they enroll and provide language instruction tailored to their individual

A 335-meter-long underground passage that remained closed beneath central Seoul for more than four decades opened Monday as a cultural venue, launching with an immersive exhibition to celebrate Big Bang’s 20th anniversary. 40년 넘게 서울 도심 아래에 폐쇄된 채 남아 있던 길이 335미터의 지하 통로가 월요일 문화공간으로 문을 열었다. 첫 행사로 빅뱅 데뷔 20주년을 기념하는 몰입형 전시가 마련됐다. Located 13 meters below Seoul Plaza between City Hall and Euljiro 1 (il)-ga stations, the formerly sealed-off space, now known as K-Culture Station, measures 9.5 meters wide a

The high school student who was injured while trying to save the victim of a knife attack has officially been recognized as a “person wounded or killed for a righteous cause,” according to Welfare Ministry documents released Sunday. 보건복지부가 일요일 공개한 자료에 따르면, 흉기 공격 피해자를 구하려다 다친 고등학생이 공식적으로 ‘의사상자’로 인정받았다. The 17-year-old student surnamed Go received the designation following a ministry committee review on July 24, according to documents obtained by Democratic Party of Korea Rep. Kwon Chil-seung. 더불어

K-pop girl group Rescene is teaming up with Manchester City players for a new entertainment show that will see the members teach the soccer stars K-pop dance moves and go head-to-head with them in a special soccer match. 케이팝 걸그룹 리센느가 맨체스터 시티 선수들과 만나 케이팝 춤 동작들을 가르치고, 스페셜 경기를 통해 선수들과 맞대결을 펼치는 새로운 예능 프로그램에 촬영한다. Coupang Play’s "Rescene’s Man City Attack!" features Manchester City players Ruben Dias, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Nico Gonzalez. The players will coach the members in techn

Smoking or drinking along Cheonggyecheon, a popular stream in downtown Seoul, could result in fines of up to 100,000 won ($70), starting this year. 서울 도심의 인기 하천인 청계천에서 흡연이나 음주를 할 경우 올해부터 최대 10만 원(약 70달러)의 과태료가 부과될 수 있다. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Wednesday its plans to designate the entire 8.12-kilometer stretch of the stream as a no-smoking, no-drinking zone by the end of 2026, backed by legal authority to issue fines. 서울시는 수요일, 청계천 전체 8.12km 구간을 2026년 말까지 금연·금주 구역으로 지정하고, 위반 시

Seoul and parts of Gyeonggi Province came under the capital region's first Heat Wave Emergency Warning on Monday, as record-breaking heat in southeastern South Korea spread westward. 월요일 서울과 경기도 일부 지역에 수도권 최초의 폭염 재난경보가 발령됐다. 동남권에서 시작된 기록적인 폭염이 서쪽으로 확산된 데 따른 것이다. The Korea Meteorological Administration issued the warning at 4 p.m. for Tuesday, when the daily maximum perceived temperature is expected to exceed 38 degrees Celsius and the daytime high is forecast to surpass 39 C. 기상청은 오후 4시 화요일자 경보를

Hong Myung-bo, former head coach of the South Korean men's national soccer team, said Wednesday that he had not personally used the credit card issued by his employers, the Korea Football Association. 홍명보 전 대한민국 축구대표팀 감독이 대한축구협회에서 발행한 법인카드를 개인 목적으로 사용하지 않았다고 수요일 밝혔다. "I used (the credit card) in accordance with the KFA regulations, its limits and purposes. All details of my spending were presented and processed by the association. Not once was I ordered to rectify my use of the corporate credit

Hoyeon made an unexpected appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, becoming the first Korean actor to participate in a World Cup final ceremony. 정호연은 일요일 열린 2026 국제축구연맹 월드컵 결승전에 깜짝 등장해 월드컵 결승전 공식 행사에 참여한 최초의 한국 배우가 됐다. Ahead of the final World Cup match between Argentina and Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Hoyeon, whose Korean full name is Jung Ho-yeon, walked onto the pitch alongside Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, carrying the World Cup tr

The main opposition People Power Party on Monday continued its attack on leveraged single-stock exchange-traded funds, with its floor leader accusing the government of fanning speculative investing. 제1야당 국민의힘은 월요일 레버리지형 개별 종목 상장지수펀드에 대한 공격을 이어나갔으며, 원내대표는 정부가 투기적 투자를 부추기고 있다고 비난했다. Speaking at the party's Supreme Council meeting on Monday, People Power Party floor leader Rep. Jeong Jeom-sig referred to the ETFs as "government-led 'leading rooms' targeting the public." 국민의힘 원내대표 정점식 의원은 월요일 열린 당 최

Korean American artist Choi Asuk will explore contemplation and philosophy through Hangeul and Kongchee at Gallery Western, Los Angeles, in October. 한국계 미국인 작가 최아숙이 오는 10월 로스앤젤레스 갤러리 웨스턴에서 한글과 꽁치를 통해 사색과 철학을 탐구한다. Hosted by the Hope and Peace Foundation, the "Shine and Light" exhibition invites Choi to showcase her latest works from the "Hunminjeongeum and the Light of the Pacific Saury (Hunmin-Kongchee)" series. The series combines Hangeul with the images of saury to express vitality and resili

Seoul recorded a net inflow of elementary school students in 2025 for the first time in a decade, driven largely by families moving into a handful of districts known for new housing developments or sought-after schools. 서울이 2025년 10년 만에 처음으로 초등학생 순유입을 기록했다. 이는 신규 주택 개발이나 인기 학군으로 알려진 일부 자치구로 이주하는 가정이 늘어난 데 주로 기인한 것으로 나타났다. The number of elementary students transferring into schools in the capital exceeded those leaving by 834 last year, according to a report released Sunday by Jongro Academy, a p