Korea Invests $316 Million in Household Robots

Posted on Nov 16, 2012 | 0 comments

Wouldn’t it be nice to buy a robot to help out with those pesky household chores? With the Korean government’s new push to invest in “home assistance robots”, this may soon become possible.

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Mobile Games Heat Up the Korean Game Market

Posted on Nov 15, 2012 | 0 comments

As Anipang fans can attest, mobile games are hot, hot, hot! The good news is that Korean game companies are releasing a record number of new and entertaining games for mobile devices.

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Honey, Throw Out the Trash! And Don’t Forget to Swipe Your Card.

Posted on Nov 12, 2012 | 0 comments

Municipal waste treatment isn’t a sexy topic, but it’s a big contributor toward Korea’s sustainability efforts. New food waste bins use swipe card technology to charge users for the weight of the food waste they throw away, taking Korea’s waste management to the next level.

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Where to View High-Tech Holiday Lights in Seoul

Posted on Nov 11, 2012 | 0 comments

Christmas lights in Seoul are an amazing combination of artistry and technical expertise. Here are the best places to view these lights and get into the holiday spirit!

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Koreans Enjoy High-Tech Skincare

Posted on Nov 5, 2012 | 0 comments

Venture out to buy a new face wash in South Korea and you’ll be struck by the sheer variety of brands that vie for your attention. It’s easy to take for granted the high-quality skincare that Korea is known for.

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Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, yeah!

Posted on Nov 2, 2012 | 1 comment

Health and fitness are highly important in Korean culture. Hiking (we’ve mentioned how around one out of five Koreans say they enjoy mountain climbing), biking, walking, whatever action verb plus “ing” - Koreans are probably into it.

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