[Graphic News] South Korea takes pride in its people: survey

South Korea takes pride in its people: survey 설문조사: 한국, 자국민에 대해 자부심 느껴 A global survey of 30,000 people across 25 countries by the Pew Research Center found that sources of national pride vary widely, reflecting cultural values and political systems. 25개국 30,000명을 대상으로 한 퓨리서치센터의 국제 설문조사에 따르면, 애국심의 원천은 문화적 가치와 정치적 체계를 반영하며 다양하게 나타난다. In South Korea, respondents most often cited “diligent and sincere people with strong national character” as their greatest source of pride, highlighting national ch

[Graphic News] Air traffic tops 1 million flights for first time

Air traffic tops 1 million flights for first time 항공 교통량, 첫 100만회 돌파 South Korea’s annual air traffic surpassed 1 million flights for the first time last year, government data showed. The total number of flights reached 1,013,930 in 2025, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. 정부 데이터에 따르면, 한국의 연간 항공 교통량이 작년 처음으로 100만 대를 돌파했다. 국토교통부에 따르면 총 운항 횟수는 2025년에 1,013,930회를 달성했다. The country averaged 2,778 flights per day, up 6.8 percent from a year earlier. The annual figure exc

[Graphic News] S. Korea shuts 153 schools over five years

S. Korea shuts 153 schools over five years 5년간 153개교 폐교한 대한민국 A total of 153 schools were consolidated or closed across South Korea between 2021 and 2025 as the nation’s school-age population continues to shrink, according to data from the Ministry of Education obtained by Rep. Park Sung-hoon of the People Power Party. 학령인구 감소가 지속되면서 2021년부터 2025년까지 전국에서 총 153개 학교가 통폐합되거나 폐교된 것으로 나타났다. 이는 대한민국 교육부 자료를 박성훈 국민의힘 의원이 확보해 공개한 내용이다. Of the schools closed, 120 were elementary schools, 24 were middle s

[Graphic News] Korean films with over 10m admissions

Korean films with over 10m admissions 천만 관객 돌파한 한국 영화들 “The King’s Warden” crossed the 10 million admissions mark Sunday, recording a cumulative audience of 11.17 million, a notable achievement as movie theaters continue to struggle to attract audiences amid fierce competition from streaming platforms. 영화 "왕과 사는 남자"가 일요일 천만 관객을 넘기며 누적 관객 수 1,117만 명을 기록했다. 이는 스트리밍 플랫폼과의 치열한 경쟁 속에서 관객 유치에 어려움을 겪고 있는 영화관들에게 주목할 만한 성과이다. The Korean historical film achieved the milestone in just over a month after it

[Graphic News] 3 in 10 households in S. Korea have pets, mostly dogs

3 in 10 households in S. Korea have pets, mostly dogs 한국 가구 10곳 중 3곳은 반려동물 키워... 대부분 개 Nearly 3 out of 10 households in South Korea have pets, mostly dogs, government data showed. 정부 통계에 따르면 한국 가구 10곳 중 약 3곳이 반려동물을 키우는 것으로 나타났다. A Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs survey showed that 29.2 percent of households kept pets in 2025. Of those households, 80.5 percent raised dogs, 14.4 percent raised cats and 4.1 percent raised fish. Pet owners spent an average of 121,000 won per month on

[Graphic News] South Korea aims for WBC victory

South Korea aims for WBC victory 한국, WBC 우승을 목표로 South Korea heads into the World Baseball Classic running from Thursday to March 17 with its 30-man roster now set, as announced by the Korea Baseball Organization. 한국이 목요일부터 3월 17일까지 열리는 WBC를 앞두고 KBO가 발표한 30인 최종 엔트리를 확정했다. The roster includes seven overseas-based players, headlined by San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo and Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Kim Hye-seong, along with MLB and Korean American big leaguers. 이번 대표팀에는 샌프란시스코 자이언츠

[Graphic News] Global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz

Global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz 호르무즈해협을 통해 흐르는 전세계 석유 The steady flow of Gulf oil to Europe, the US and Asia through the narrow Strait of Hormuz has created the world’s largest oil transit chokepoint. 멕시코 만의 석유는 좁은 호르무즈 해협을 통과하여 유럽, 미국, 아시아로 꾸준히 운송되면서 세계 최대의 석유 수송 병목 현상을 탄생시켰다. After decades, the US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran, and Tehran’s ability to disrupt the strait has rattled markets and choked trade. 수세기 이후 미국과 이스라엘은 이란에 대규모 공격을 감행했고, 테헤란이 해협을 교란할 수 있는 능력은 시장을

[Graphic News] 9 in 10 BTS fans motivated to study Korean

9 in 10 BTS fans motivated to study Korean 방탄소년단 (BTS) 팬 10명 중 9명 한국어 학습 의지 보여 More than 9 in 10 overseas BTS fans have studied Korean, with their love for the group cited as the main motivation, a recent survey shows. 최근 조사에 따르면 방탄소년단의 해외 팬 10명 중 9명 이상이 한국어를 공부한 경험이 있으며, 주된 동기는 그룹에 대한 애정으로 나타났다. The Multicultural Convergence Research Institute surveyed fans from 69 countries and found that 93.4 percent had learned Korean, mostly at the beginner level. Only 7.8 percent attended in-person classes

[Graphic News] Tea market expands on demand from young consumers

Tea market expands on demand from young consumers 차(Tea) 시장, 젊은 소비자 수요 증가에 힘입어 확대 South Korea’s long-standing corporate drinking culture is rapidly giving way to a more mindful “tea culture” among younger consumers, industry data shows. 한국의 오랜 기업 음주 문화가 젊은 소비자들 사이에서 보다 의식적인 ‘차 문화’로 빠르게 대체되고 있는 것으로 나타났다. According to local community platform Karrot, the number of tea-related gatherings and participants surged 200 percent as of January 2026 from a year earlier. The trend is largely driven by peopl

[Graphic News] Templestay sees record high participation last year

Templestay sees record high participation last year 템플스테이, 지난해 참가자 34만9천 명…역대 최다 기록 The Templestay program saw a record 349,219 participants in 2025, including 293,704 Koreans and 55,515 from abroad, marking a 5.1 percent increase from 2024, the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, the country’s largest Buddhist sect, has reported. Including repeat visits, total attendance reached 625,304. 대한불교조계종은 2025년 템플스테이 참가자가 총 34만9,219명으로 집계돼 역대 최다를 기록했다고 밝혔다. 이는 전년 대비 5.1% 증가한 수치다. 참가자 구성은 국내 참가자 29만3,704명, 외

[Graphic News] Per capita rice consumption falls to record low

Per capita rice consumption falls to record low 대한민국 1인당 쌀 소비량 53.9㎏…역대 최저 기록 Per capita rice consumption in South Korea fell more than 3 percent last year, reaching a record low of 53.9 kilograms, according to the 2025 Grain Consumption Survey released by the Ministry of Data and Statistics. The figure dropped 1.9 kilograms from a year earlier and is roughly half the level recorded in 1995. 지난해 국내 1인당 쌀 소비량이 전년 대비 3% 이상 감소해 53.9㎏으로 역대 최저치를 기록한 것으로 나타났다. 통계청이 발표한 ‘2025년 양곡소비량조사’에 따르면, 지난해 1인당 쌀

[Graphic News] Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin named Korea’s top female CEO

Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin named Korea’s top female CEO 이부진 호텔신라 사장, ‘K-브랜드지수’ 국내 여성 CEO 1위 선정 The Asia Brand Research Institute, a big data evaluation agency, announced that Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin has been named the top female CEO on its K-Brand Index. 빅데이터 평가기관인 아시아브랜드연구소는 호텔신라 이부진 사장이 자사 ‘K-브랜드지수(K-Brand Index)’에서 국내 여성 최고경영자(CEO) 1위에 선정됐다고 밝혔다. The index measures brand influence by combining multiple indicators, including media exposure, social media activity, public sentiment, commu

[Graphic News] Global survey shows record 82% have positive view of Korea

Global survey shows record 82% have positive view of Korea 국가 이미지 조사서 한국 호감도 82%로 역대 최고 More than 8 out of 10 of respondents in an international survey expressed a favorable view of Korea, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 해외 여론조사에서 응답자의 10명 중 8명 이상이 한국에 대해 긍정적인 인식을 갖고 있는 것으로 나타났다. The ministry’s 2025 Survey on Korea’s National Image showed that overall favorability rose 3.3 percentage points from the previous year to 82.3 percent, the highest level since the survey began

[Graphic News] Olympic first: Ski mountaineering

Olympic first: Ski mountaineering 동계올림픽 첫 정식 종목 ‘스키 마운티니어링’ The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, the 25th edition of the Winter Games, features eight sports and 16 disciplines, with 116 gold medals up for grabs, including the Olympic debut of ski mountaineering. 제25회 동계올림픽인 2026 밀라노·코르티나 동계올림픽에서는 총 8개 종목, 16개 세부 종목에서 116개의 금메달이 걸린 가운데, 스키 마운티니어링이 처음으로 올림픽 정식 종목에 포함됐다. Long practiced in the Alps, the sport was approved by the International Olympic Committee in 2019 upon lobbying by the Interna

[Graphic News] Prices of ingredients put squeeze on Dubai chewy cookie craze

Prices of ingredients put squeeze on Dubai chewy cookie craze 재료값 급등에 ‘두바이 쫀득쿠키’ 열풍 주춤 Prices of kadayif and pistachios, the main ingredients in the viral Dubai chewy cookie, or “dujjonku” — popular especially with people in their 20s and 30s — have surged sharply, putting pressure on small business owners. SNS를 통해 20~30대에게 특히 인기를 끈 ‘두바이 쫀득쿠키(두쫀쿠)’의 주요 재료인 카다이프와 피스타치오 가격이 급등하면서 소상공인들의 부담이 커지고 있다. Pistachio imports spiked to 372 metric tons in December last year, up sharply from 93 tons in August