Interview: You Jung-eun, Creator of Meditation App Mabo
Meet You Jung-un, creator of popular South Korean meditation app Mabo. Are smartphones set to make meditation popular again in Asia, its original birthplace?
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Netmarble Launches First Mobile MMO Game ‘Iron Throne’
By launching mobile MMO creation Iron Throne, leading South Korean game publisher Netmarble look to conquer new global markets.
South Korean Crypto Exchange Coinone Eyes Indonesian Expansion
Amid regulatory uncertainty at home and high growth potential overseas, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone announces its expansion into Indonesia.
South Korea’s Fine Dust Financiers
As South Koreans grow increasingly fed up with the country's fine dust air pollution, campaigners are turning on major banks in a bid to stop them financing new coal-fired power plants.
Jeju: Museum Heaven or Tax Haven?
Ever wondered why Jeju Island, South Korea's quintessential tourist destination, has so many seemingly-random private museums? Apparently it's all about the tax breaks.
South Korea’s Best Meal Alternatives
If you're suffering from skinny obesity, it's time to get your diet in order! At Korea Exposé we realize you don't always have time to eat well, so here's our roundup of locally available "meal alternatives" in the form of shakes and bars.
Review: Test-driving the Hyundai Ioniq Electric
As South Korea's electric vehicle market takes off, KÉ BUSINESS tries out the all-electric version of the Hyundai Ioniq, via car sharing service Greencar.
South Korea’s Online Piracy Paradise
Piracy costs South Korea's cultural industry huge amounts of money every year. Yet much of it takes place via "webhards," online platforms that hide in plain view, even charging money for other people's pirated content.
South Korea Investigates Social Media over Phone Records
Let's face it, Facebook and other social media giants aren't providing their services for free. Data collection is their business, and you agree to let them have it when you sign up. But have major social media overstepped the line in South Korea?
China Says No to South Korean Electronics
South Korea's electronics exports to China have more than halved since 2015. What's causing Chinese consumers to shun once-beloved South Korean electronics?
Mobility: Hyundai and Samsung Grab Opportunities in SE Asia
Lured by reams of big data and potential self-driving vehicle sales, South Korean chaebol Hyundai Motor and Samsung Electronics want a piece of Grab and other mobility opportunities in Southeast Asia.
What’s Up With All the Cafés in South Korea?
South Korean capital Seoul is home to some 17,000 cafés, with one on practically every street corner. Why are there so many, and can the market possibly grow even more?