28호 / 영자신문 | ISSUE | LIFE / APEC 2025 in Gyeongju

Kicker: world APEC 2025 in Gyeongju By Ji-WonChoi, Reporter Support0321@naver.com 그림 1APEC Gyeongju Commemorative Photo The 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit was held on October 31 in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Leaders from major member economies, including South Korea, the United States, China, Japan,..

28호 / 영자신문 | ISSUE | LIFE / When Festivals Become Growth Engines: Revitalizing Local Economies

Kicker: Society When Festivals Become Growth Engines: Revitalizing Local Economies By Sol-Mi Lim, Cup-reporter imsolver4@gmail.com Local festivals across South Korea are increasingly serving as more than just cultural celebrations—they are becoming powerful engines for economic growth. By attracting tourists, boosting local ..

28호 / 영자신문 | ISSUE | LIFE / Extreme Korea

Kicker : Society Extreme Korea Moderation has disappeared, only extremes remain. By Myung-Kwan Kang, Editor-in-chief Kmmg199999@naver.com In an era marked by soaring living costs and plummeting birth rates, moderation is gradually disappearing in Korea. From consumption patterns to educational infrastructure, the housing marke..

28호 / 영자신문 | ISSUE | LIFE / APEC 2025 in Gyeongju — What Happened Outside the Meeting Rooms

Kicker: SOCIETY APEC 2025 in Gyeongju — What Happened Outside the Meeting Rooms By Chae-yun Lee, Reporter o4nly_1@naver.com The 2025 APEC Summit in Gyeongju brought together leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region to discuss major challenges including trade, digital governance, and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. As one ..

28호 / 영자신문 | ISSUE | LIFE / A New Public Transportation Pass

Kicker: LIFE A New Public Transportation Pass : A Benefit or a Burden By Leesoi, Cub-Reporter Leesoi3157@naver.com (Created by Midjourney) According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) and the credit card industry, the government announce the introduction of an unlimited pass in the form of Flat rate K-pass..

28호 / 영자신문 | ISSUE | LIFE / More Data, Less Truth?

Kicker: LIFE More Data, Less Truth? : A Warning from the Naver Dokdo Case By Leesoi, Cub-Reporter Leesoi3157@naver.com On October 30, the AI search function of Naver, South Korea’s largest portal site, sparked controversy after it presented Dokdo as part of Japanese territory.When users typed ‘..

28호 / 영자신문 | ISSUE | LIFE / Abuse of New Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy and Mounjaro on the Rise

Kicker: LIFE Abuse of New Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy and Mounjaro on the Rise By Hae-In Noh, Cup-reporter xhazmfnwm1@gmail.com New weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro are rapidly gaining popularity among the general public thanks to their impressive promise of dramatic slimming results. Once reserved for patients with severe ..

29호 / 영자신문 | ISSUE | LIFE / When Exclusivity Limits Access: Rethinking Viewing Rights for the South Korea 2026 Winter Olympics

Kicker: COVER STORY When Exclusivity Limits Access: Rethinking Viewing Rights for the South Korea 2026 Winter Olympics by Sumin Lee , Editor minnida_@naver.com The 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, a global winter festival that energized the season, was held from February 6 to February 22, 2026. How much do you know about this year’s Winter..

29호 / 영자신문 | ISSUE | LIFE / At a Crossroads: The Future of Korean Cinema

Kicker: ENTERTAINMENT At a Crossroads: The Future of Korean Cinema by Sumin Lee , Editor minnida_@naver.com In 2026, movie theaters across Korea are once again bustling with audiences. Have you recently watched any of the diverse Korean films currently showing in cinemas? Director Kim Do-young’s Once We Were Us, which opened the year,..

29호 / 영자신문 | ISSUE | LIFE / Holiday Train Ticket No-Shows: Who Really Pays the Price?

Kicker: Society Holiday Train Ticket No-Shows: Who Really Pays the Price? By Sol-Mi Lim, Editor-in-chief imsolver4@gmail.com the image of KTX station during the holiday During every major holiday season in Korea, booking a train ticket becomes a national event. As soon as reservations for KTX and SRT open, online platforms are flooded wi..