Late Spring · Week 19
Korea is fully green.
Cherry blossoms are gone. Parks are lush. Outdoor festivals are in full swing — best time to be here before the June heat.
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💰 Economic
May 12
Korea to Keep Fuel Price Caps in Place Longer
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol announced that temporary price caps on fuel products will remain in e…
Fuel price caps directly affect transportation costs, taxi fares, and overall living expen…
💰 Economic
May 12
Seoul stocks hit record high above 7,800 on chip sector gains
South Korea's KOSPI index surged to a new peak above 7,800 on Monday, driven by strong performance i…
Stock market movements impact currency exchange rates and investment opportunities for exp…
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May 12
Ancient Korean Gold Treasures Exhibit Opens in Paris
South Korea is sending a significant collection of gold artifacts from ancient Korean kingdoms to be…
This international showcase demonstrates Korea's historical importance and cultural achiev…
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May 12
Record-breaking hitter wins Korea's first monthly baseball award
A KBO player achieved a record-breaking hitting streak and became the first player to win the league…
Baseball is a major sport in Korea with passionate fans, so understanding these achievemen…
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May 12
Korea Blocks Access to Illegal Streaming Sites
South Korea's culture minister has ordered internet service providers to block access to dozens of i…
Expats should be aware that VPNs or proxy services used to access blocked content may viol…
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