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Digital Detour: Why MZ Generation is Trading Smartphones for "Diginori" and Analog Diaries: The "Newtro" trend—rediscovering products of the past with a fresh twist—is sweeping through the preferences of South ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.11.07

Middle-Aged Nostalgia, MZ Generation Curiosity: The Return of 'Captain Q' on the 'Newtro' Wave: "Captain Q," famously known in the 1980s as the "legendary whiskey to the future" with the reputation that "if you drink it on Chr ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.11.07

"Monthly Rent Won't Drop Next Year either"… Why Jeonse is Shrinking and Monthly Rent is Rising: Amid the accelerating shift from jeonse (lump-sum deposit lease) to monthly rent, experts have forecasted that the upward trend in ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.11.07

AI Tsunami: Cutting Jobs Despite Record Profits—Microsoft Announces Third Round of Laydowns This Year: US tech giant Microsoft announced the implementation of a "voluntary retirement incentive" program. The target group includes appr ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.11.07

The Rise of Thematic ETFs: Benefits, Market Distortions, and the Lack of Regulatory Fixes: The exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, traditionally known for promoting diversified investing, is witnessing a rapid surge in the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.11.07

As Zombie Companies Increase, the 'Workout Law' Supporting Corporate Restructuring Faces Year-End Expiration: SEOUL — Mr. Oh (40), who runs an auto parts manufacturing company in Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do, was on the verge of closing h ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.11.07

Industrial Heat Pumps Expand Their Applications by Supplying 115°C Process Heat Using Waste Heat: Factory waste heat is being transformed into high-temperature heat sources of up to 115°C, while low-temperature waste heat ar ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.11.07

Cold Wave and Autumn Chill Hit Korea on "Ipdong": Gangwon -6°C, Seoul Real-Feel -4°C… Rain and Snow Expected in Central Regions on Sunday: With "Ipdong" (the official start of winter) arriving on Saturday, the 7th, freezing temperatures and sub-zero cold swept across v ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.11.07

"You Should Boil Ramen in a Pot": Why Pouring Hot Water into Cup Noodles Leaves Behind Hundreds of Invisible Particles: As a quintessential comfort food, ramen is a massive staple in South Korea, with approximately 4 billion packages consumed every y ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.11.07

Beyond the "50% Discount": What 1st and 2nd-Generation Indemnity Health Insurance Holders Need to Know: Starting in November, subscribers to 1st and 2nd-generation indemnity health insurance will face a pivotal decision. Regulators ha ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.11.07

South Korea Expands Chronic Disease Management System Nationwide, Transitioning to Integrated Centers by 2028: The community-based integrated management system for chronic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, will be expanded nationw ...; Desk 2026.11.07

‘NaKao’ Revitalizes Jeonnam-Gwangju Alleyways: Turning Local Shops into Nationwide Destinations: Major Korean tech giants Naver and Kakao—collectively known as "NaKao"—are expanding regional coexistence initiatives ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.11.07

Shattered Expectations: Why Wall Street’s Post-Midterm Stock Rally Stumbled: The much-anticipated post-midterm market surge turned into a rude awakening for investors this week. Hopes that the conclusion of ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.11.07

Gangwon State Strengthens Industrial Cooperation with Germany's Saarland in Bio-Health and Other Sectors: CHUNCHEON — Gangwon State and the German federal state of Saarland are taking their bilateral partnership to the next level, ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.11.06

Jeonbuk State Culture and Tourism Foundation Holds First "Tourism Startup Scale-up IR Pitching Day" for Local Tourism Enterprises: Holding the Tourism Startup Scale-up IR Pitching Day on November 6Laying the groundwork for investment through business meetups be ...; Desk 2026.11.06

Yeosu World Island Fair Concludes Its 61-Day Journey…: World’s first international exposition themed around "Islands"… 32 overseas local governments and international organ ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.11.06

Sejong Bodybuilding Stars Shine Brightly on the Global Stage at the 2026 IFBB World Championships: SANTA SUSANNA, Spain — Sejong City has firmly planted its name on the international bodybuilding map. Three athletes represe ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.11.06

Andong Launches Inaugural Heritage Film Festival to Blend Local Culture with CinemaA nine-day celebration kicks off on November 7, featuring independent films, cultural exhibitions, and policy forums.: ANDONG — Gyeongsangbuk-do has announced the launch of the very first Andong Heritage Film Festival, an event dedicated to ca ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.11.06

Jeonju Nambu Market Transforms into a Vibrant Public Forum through the 'Culture Jikgangso' Project: JEONJU — The Jeonju Nambu Market and the Moijang area came alive on November 7 as they hosted the "2026 Jeonju Nambu Market ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.11.06

Chungnam Province Expands Agricultural Footprint in Indonesia Through SIAL Interfood 2026: JAKARTA — In an aggressive push to capture a larger share of the Southeast Asian consumer market, Chungnam Province recently ...; Desk 2026.11.06