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living2026.03.02

700,000 in Two Months: 5 Reasons the Seoul Museum of Craft Art's Keum Kisook Donation Exhibition Is Ushering in the 'National Exhibition Era'

The Seoul Museum of Craft Art's 'Keum Kisook Donation Special Exhibition' has surpassed 700,000 visitors in just over two months since opening, reshaping South Korea's cultural consumption landscape. Far exceeding the 200,000-visitor 'blockbuster' benchmark by 3.5 times, the show has emerged as the epicenter of SNS authentication and experience-driven consumption trends.

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tech2026.03.02

Overtaken for the First Time: 5 Reasons TCL & Hisense Are Disrupting the Premium TV Market That Samsung and LG Once Dominated

In Q3 2025, the combined market share of TCL, Hisense, and Xiaomi (31.8%) surpassed Samsung and LG (28.5%) for the first time. Chinese TV brands are rapidly catching up in Mini LED and AI features while directly targeting the premium segment — foreshadowing a 'second Japan reversal scenario.'

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food2026.03.02

Tomorrow Is Samgyeopsal Day: Emart & Lotte Mart 50% Off, Nonghyup 100g for ₩1,990 — The Complete Guide to March 3rd '3·3 Day'

On March 3rd, Korea's '3·3 (Samgyeopsal) Day,' major retailers including Emart, Lotte Mart, and GS Retail are offering up to 50% off pork belly and shoulder. Nonghyup is running a special at ₩1,990 per 100g on Handong Mall, and the government is supporting up to ₩5,000 in additional discounts at certified restaurants — making it a great opportunity for a budget-friendly meat party despite high inflation.

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food2026.03.02

How a Convenience Store Hijacked an SNS Craze: 5 Signals GS25's Spring Cabbage Bibimbap Kit Launch Proves It's the 'Next Dubai Cookie'

A 2008 mukbang clip of Kang Ho-dong from '2 Days & 1 Night' went viral again 18 years later, propelling spring cabbage (bomdong) bibimbap to the top of SNS trends. As spring cabbage prices surged 78% and sellouts spread, GS25 stepped in with a spring cabbage bibimbap kit launching March 3rd — staking out pole position in the seasonal food trend race.

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general2026.03.02

"Can't Sleep at Dawn, Came to Make Money": 5 Naked Truths About K-Drama Pay Disparity Exposed by Im Ju-hwan's Coupang Logistics Center Job

Actor Im Ju-hwan's day labor work at a Coupang logistics center during a career gap was officially confirmed by his agency, reigniting a debate over pay disparity in the entertainment industry. Top actors earning ₩1.3 billion per episode vs. supporting actors doing day labor side jobs — the extreme income divide within the same profession has resurfaced amid the frozen content market of 2026.

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economy2026.03.02

"Even Burgers Are a Luxury": 5 Reasons McDonald's and Burger King's Consecutive Price Hikes Are Reshaping Seoul's 2030 Office Workers' Lunch Scene

McDonald's Big Mac set at ₩7,600, Burger King Whopper set at ₩9,600 — in 2026, even fast food has become a 'luxury.' Seoul's 2030 office workers are rapidly shifting toward packed lunches and convenience stores. With a roll of kimbap at ₩3,800 and pork belly at ₩21,056 per 200g pushing overall dining costs sky-high, consumers say their 'value-for-money last line of defense' has collapsed.

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business2026.03.01

99 Days of Silence, Then an Apology in English: The 5 Prices Coupang's Bom Kim Paid for the 33.7 Million Data Breach

Coupang founder Bom Kim made his first spoken apology 99 days after the personal data breach affecting 33.7 million customers. The trust crisis facing Korea's largest e-commerce platform continues — with Q4 operating profit down 97%, stock price down 34%, a mass user exodus, spillover to Taiwan, and a U.S. House Judiciary Committee hearing.

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cinema2026.03.01

27 Days to 8 Million: The Day Park Ji-hoon Becomes a 10-Million Actor — 5 Reasons 'The Man Who Lives with the King' Is Rewriting History This March 1st Holiday

The film 'The Man Who Lives with the King' surpassed 8 million admissions on March 1st (Samil Day). Achieved in just 27 days, Park Ji-hoon is on the cusp of becoming a 10-million actor, and with the holiday effect extending to the March 2nd substitute holiday, an early 10-million milestone appears highly likely.

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economy2026.02.25

The End of the 7-Night, 8-Day Standoff: Why the 3rd Commercial Act Amendment Filibuster Is Ushering in the '₩22 Trillion Treasury Stock Cancellation Era'

South Korea's Democratic Party tabled the 3rd Commercial Act Amendment — mandating treasury stock cancellation — in the National Assembly plenary session on February 24. The People Power Party immediately launched a filibuster. The Democratic Party announced a vote for the afternoon of February 25, signaling the imminent arrival of an era of forced cancellation of ₩22 trillion in corporate treasury shares.

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shopping2026.03.01

Big Discounts on 30,000+ Products Starting Today: The Complete Guide to the 2026 First Olive Young Sale — 5 Points on K-Beauty & Wellness Trends and What Foreign Tourists Are Watching

CJ Olive Young is holding its first Olive Young Sale of 2026 from March 1 to 7. Around 30,000 beauty and wellness products are on sale, and the K-beauty reverse-purchase Global Mall is running simultaneously, targeting foreign tourist demand.

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general2026.02.28

The Roar of 24,071: 5 Signals Lee Jung-hyo's Debut Win with Suwon Samsung Proves the 'Suwon Renaissance'

On February 28, 2026, Suwon Samsung Bluewings — led by manager Lee Jung-hyo — defeated Seoul E-Land 2-1 in a comeback victory in the K League 2 opening match. The 24,071 fans who packed Suwon World Cup Stadium set an all-time K League 2 attendance record.

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tech2026.02.28

We Checked All Three Carriers: The Complete Galaxy S26 Pre-Order Benefits Comparison — Where Should You Reserve with SKT, KT, or LGU+ for Maximum Savings?

Galaxy S26 series pre-orders started February 27 (through March 5). SKT, KT, and LGU+ each offer different perks. We break down double storage, cashback, and trade-in programs by carrier to find the best combination.

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