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Domestic beef is displayed at a supermarket in Seoul on June 2, as rising oil prices stemming from tensions in the Middle East continue to push up consumer prices across Korea. [NEWS1]

Beefy prices

Rising oil prices stemming from tensions in the Middle East continue to push up consumer prices across Korea. Prices of agricultural, livestock and fisheries products rose 2.2 percent from a year earlier after two months of declines.

2026.6.2

A customer walks through a supermarket in Seoul on April 20 [NEWS1]

Online shopping sales increase 10% to hit record high in April on EV orders

Online shopping sales in Korea jumped 10 percent from a year earlier in April to hit a record high, driven by orders for Tesla EVs through its website, data showed on Monday.

2026.6.1

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The picture shows a wedding. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Marriages, births up in September as 'echo-boom' gen turns common marriage age

Marriage and birth rates in Korea rose significantly in September, driven by a demographic shift as the "echo-boom" generation — typically defined as those born between 1990 and 1995 — enters popular years for starting families.

2025.11.26

A shopper browses for groceries at a large supermarket in Seoul on Oct. 16. [NEWS1]

Consumer coupons not the cause for inflation: Finance ministry

Consumer prices in Korea rose 2.4 percent in October from a year earlier — the fastest pace in 15 months — driven by higher costs for food and lodging. The government rejected claims that its consumer coupons contributed to the rise.

2025.11.4

International students take a Korean class at the Korean Center at Dongshin University, one of the three participating institutions in South Jeolla's Korean language education project, which aims to provide language and culture classes for international students. [DONGSHIN UNIVERSITY]

South Jeolla launches Korean language initative for foreign students

South Jeolla has launched a region-wide Korean language education initiative in partnership with Sunchon National University, Mokpo National University and Dongshin University as participating institutions.

2025.10.27

International students take classes at Hanyang University, one of the universities chosen to carry out Seoul's Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) initiative to invite more international students. [HANYANG UNIVERSITY]

RISE program spurs cities to compete for international students

Since the Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) initiative expanded nationwide this year, various regional governments have been naming their university partners, with international student support among the common goals.

2025.6.25

Officials from Incheon National University and the city's economic organizations pose for a photo during the meeting on April 8. [INCHEON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY]

Incheon National University eyes selection for regional innovation project

Incheon National University is working closely with local economic organizations as it eyes getting selected for the city's Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) project.

2025.4.15

Members of Sogang University's RISE committee pose for a photo on Feb. 6 [SOGANG UNIVERSITY]

Seoul universities form committees to drive RISE projects

Seoul-based universities are establishing committees as they eye Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) projects that will be organized by the city government.

2025.2.10

Education Minister Lee Ju-ho talks to local governmental officials during a meeting about the Regional Innovation System & Education project in July. [NEWS1]

Busan launches RISE alliance with 31 partners to boost regional innovation

Busan officially launched the RISE alliance on Monday, bringing together 31 universities and organizations to strengthen the city’s regional growth capacity.

2024.12.16

Education Minister Lee Ju-ho explains the Regional Innovation System & Education project during a meeting held last year. [NEWS1]

Education Ministry prepares for nationwide RISE expansion with regional meetings

The Ministry of Education announced Friday that it will be meeting with local governments and universities ahead of the deadline to expand the Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) project to all regions in 2025.

2024.8.9