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Gray Divorces Hit Record High in South Korea as Overall Rates Decline

Gray Divorces Hit Record High in South Korea as Overall Rates Decline

Photo=Motionelements South Korea’s marital landscape is undergoing a sharp generational shift. While the national divorce rate has fallen to its lowest level in nearly three decades, "gray divorce"—the separation of couples aged 60 and older—has surged to an all-time high. According to data released Thursday by the state-run Statistics Korea, the total number of divorces fell to 88,130 last year,

May 14 2026
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BTS’s Latin America Surge Signals a Shift in Where K-Pop’s Global Power Now Resides

BTS’s Latin America Surge Signals a Shift in Where K-Pop’s Global Power Now Resides

(Photo=HYBE) For years, the global expansion of K-pop was largely measured by its ability to break into the United States. Now, BTS is showing that some of the industry’s fastest-growing momentum may be coming from somewhere else entirely: Latin America. BTS, the South Korean pop group that became one of the world’s biggest music acts through chart-topping albums, stadium tours

May 14 2026
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South Korea’s Top Two Airlines Unite to Launch Mega Carrier for Global Aviation Expansion

South Korea’s Top Two Airlines Unite to Launch Mega Carrier for Global Aviation Expansion

(Photo=Gemini_Generated_Image) South Korea is set to create a new aviation powerhouse this December as Korean Air’s long-anticipated merger with Asiana Airlines formally concludes, combining the nation’s two largest full-service carriers into a single mega airline designed to strengthen the country’s position in the increasingly competitive global aviation market. The unified carrier is scheduled to officially launch on Dec. 17, nearly

May 14 2026
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Nongshim Pushes Shin Ramyun Beyond Korea as K-Food Expands Into Mainstream Global Markets

Nongshim Pushes Shin Ramyun Beyond Korea as K-Food Expands Into Mainstream Global Markets

South Korean food manufacturer Nongshim is ramping up its overseas expansion strategy for Shin Ramyun as the company looks to capitalize on the growing global popularity of Korean food products alongside the broader rise of Korean entertainment and consumer culture. At a forum in Seoul marking the 40th anniversary of Shin Ramyun, Nongshim executives said cumulative sales of the brand

May 14 2026
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K-Beauty Powerhouse Kolmar Korea Pivots to Scalp and Hair Sun Protection

K-Beauty Powerhouse Kolmar Korea Pivots to Scalp and Hair Sun Protection

Photo=Kolmar Kolmar Korea, the manufacturing giant behind the global surge in South Korean sunscreens, is expanding its reach into the nascent market for scalp and hair UV protection. The move capitalizes on the growing "skinification" of hair care, a consumer trend that treats the scalp as an extension of the face, requiring similar levels of protection and nourishment. The company

May 13 2026
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