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People crowd outdoor plaza in front of Seoul Station in central Seoul on Aug. 15, 2025.

Seoul Station plaza to ban public drinking

The district will educate the public about the change and issue warnings until Feb. 28, 2027, before fully enforcing the ban on March 1. Anyone caught drinking in the designated alcohol-free zones will face a 50,000 won ($37.50) fine.

2026.10.12

A shopper browses the liquor shelves at a supermarket in Seoul on Aug. 23. 2026

Korea's alcoholic beverage output falls to 27-year low in 2025

The data appears to signal a structural shift in drinking trends, driven by growing health consciousness, an aging population and changing attitudes toward late-night gatherings.

2026.8.23

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국내 술 소비문화가 확연히 달라지고 있다. 지난 1분기(1∼3월) 주류 관련 지출은 7년 만에 최대 폭 줄었으며 10분기 연속 감소하는 추세다. 사진은 2일 서울 시내 대형마트의 주류 판매대 모습. 2026.6.2 ryousanta@yna.co.kr/2026-06-02 14:00:13/

Softer, higher and wider: Korea’s liquor makers chase new drinkers

As alcohol consumption falls, Korean beverage companies are betting on low-alcohol products, premium labels and overseas demand.

2026.8.19

Study links heavy drinking to worse depression after trauma

Korean researchers found that people who drink heavily or show alcohol dependence report more severe depressive symptoms after unexpected traumatic events such as accidents or crimes.

2026.8.5

Shoppers browse soju products on display at a grocery store in Seoul. [YONHAP]

Binge drinking declined among men, rose among women over past decade, data shows

The number of men engaging in monthly binge drinking has declined over the past decade, while the rate among women has increased, according to a government report on Sunday.

2026.5.10

Seongnam man arrested for allegedly poisoning wife's food

A man in his 40s was arrested in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, for allegedly mixing cleaning solution into his wife's food because "she drank too much."

2025.11.4

Don't let alcohol worsen aging (KOR)

As we age, our physical and mental resilience naturally decline. Let’s not let alcohol make it worse. Instead, prioritize well-being and avoid the unnecessary burdens alcohol can impose on the body and mind.

2025.1.16

A restaurant sign in Myeongdong showing samgyeopsal (pork belly) [NEWS1]

Rising prices put a damper on year-end parties in Korea

Rising prices in Korea are affecting year-end parties, with people opting for cheaper meals and skipping second rounds of drinks.

2023.12.10

The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Health Promotion Institute announced a revised guideline for showing drinking scenes in media, with two new provisions that limit excessive promotion of drinking. [SHUTTERSTOCK]

Government asks YouTubers to curb their drinking on camera

The government has issued guidelines to discourage YouTubers from promoting excessive drinking on their shows, aiming to prevent minors from exposure to heavy drinking culture.

2023.12.1

'One shot' culture slowly starts to fade at Korean universities

Watch any Korean drama focused on university life and there's a good chance that at some point, somebody is going to pull out a bottle of soju. But that trope may not be as true as it once was.

2022.8.23