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When this spring’s Seoul Motor Show rolled into town, there was a distinctly electric feel to the affair. The biennial exhibition’s central aisle was dominated by electric vehicles (EVs): two-seaters, family sedans, sports cars, motorbikes, and scooters. A cursory glance would have led onlookers to presume battery-powered wheels were taking over. While that has not […]

Samsung C&T Corporation posted its consolidated earnings for the first quarter of 2019 on April 24, Korean local time. Overall, the company recorded KRW 7.357 tn in revenue, a 1.6% (KRW 119 bn) decrease from KRW 7.476 tn in Q1 2018. Operating profit was KRW 105 bn, down by 49.7% (KRW 104 bn) from KRW […]

“The most important challenge we face on this planet is to forge a sustainable society during the next four or five decades,” Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson warned nearly 30 years ago. The late American politician’s rallying call appears to be just as relevant today, on Earth Day’s 49th anniversary. During the decades since the […]

More than a decade after he began enchanting the world with his surprising talking talent, elephant celebrity Koshik still speaks to visiting adventurers at his home just outside South Korea’s capital, Seoul. With words like “good” and “sit” in his lexicon, Koshik has been a subject of fascination for global academics, news reporters and even […]

What it lacks in longevity, Seoul Fashion Week makes up for in youthful exuberance and unencumbered urban chic that dares bystanders to join in or stand jaw-opened. Like the fabric of so many modern Korean success stories, Seoul fashion has seen the world’s chips and raised them – as evidenced by the bold individuality of […]

Fashion consumers are looking for more than just colors and patterns when they shop this year – they’re looking for ethical brands. Sustainability is taking the industry by storm with online searches for eco-friendly fashion up 66% and as many as 72% of Generation Z women saying it is imperative to buy sustainable clothing. Major […]

Everland is raising the curtains on spring this March 16th–April 28th as South Korea’s largest theme park kicks off the annual Tulip festival. During the 44-day festival the park will showcase over 1 million flowers in 90 different varieties including tulips and daffodils. This year’s theme will be “Flowers Meet Art” and will feature work from well-known Dutch […]

We’ve all seen Superman, or the Man of Steel, taking on villains and saving the world on the big screen. Tough and (almost) indestructible, the superhero is a symbol of strength and endurance. But what about steel in real life? What traits and personality would the alloy have if it’s a person? Steel is produced […]

Spring has officially sprung, and with this happy change in season that promises new blossoms and longer days comes the excitement of shaking up your wardrobe for warmer weather. The prospect of pleasant spring days means that, if you are a wellness fan, you will be able to enjoy your favorite activities and exercise outdoors; […]

At first glance, the adrenaline-filled screams and eyepopping colors of a theme park seems worlds removed from the meticulous environment of a science laboratory. But the two are in fact much more closely related than you think. From the potential energy the cars store as they get pulled up the hill to the kinetic energy that helps them accelerate, […]