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Why Koreans Love ‘Service’: The Freebie Culture Explained

Why Koreans Love ‘Service’: The Freebie Culture Explained Korean service is a delightful surprise, offering free extras like kimchi or extra sides at restaurants.

The Quiet Rule in Korean Elevators

The Quiet Rule in Korean Elevators In Korea, elevator silence is a subtle form of respect, avoiding intrusion and maintaining harmony.

Where Tourists Meet Whiskers: Cat Cafés in Myeongdong

Where Tourists Meet Whiskers: Cat Cafés in Myeongdong Experience the perfect blend of coffee culture and feline companionship at Myeongdong’s charming cat cafés.

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South Koreans made slightly fewer clinic visits last year than before, though usage remained about three times higher than the average across developed economies, government data showed Tuesday.⁠
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Average outpatient visits fell to 17.9 per person in 2024, down 0.8 percent from 18 the previous year, according to the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. The figure includes traditional Korean medicine but excludes dental care.⁠
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It marked the first decline since 2020, when visits dropped 14.5 percent during the pandemic.⁠
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Despite the dip, Koreans still visited clinics 2.98 times more frequently than the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development average of about six visits per person in 2023.⁠
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Total outpatient visits, including dental care, reached 1.01 billion.⁠
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Summary of the current impact of the Iran war on South Korea.

South Korea gets over 70% of its oil and gas from the Middle East, and with the Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked, that poses a major problem for the country. Al Jazeera’s Jack Barton is in Seoul and breaks it all down.

Dakgalbi: Korea’s Fiery Stir-Fry Favorite

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Fire Noodles Fever: How Samyang Took Spice Global

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One Card, Three Functions: Why T-money Travel Card+ Is a Game-Changer

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