National
Devastating floods and landslides from torrential rain
Death Toll Rises: At least 18 people have died and more are missing after days of torrential rain triggered flash floods and landslides across South Korea, particularly affecting Sancheong County and Gapyeong.
Mass Evacuations: Over 14,000 residents were forced to flee their homes with extensive damage reported to houses, infrastructure, and farmland.
Continued Risk: The meteorological agency has removed heavy rain warnings but issued heatwave alerts for southern regions.
Government Response: Thousands of soldiers have been deployed to assist with recovery and rescue efforts.
Business
Stocks Surpass Real Estate as Korea’s Top Investment Choice.
For the first time in nearly two decades, Koreans now favor stocks over real estate as their preferred method for building wealth, according to a Gallup Korea survey of 1,000 adults.
31% chose stocks as the best investment
23% picked property (land, housing, etc.)
20% opted for savings/deposits
The rest were split among crypto, funds, gold, foreign currencies, and bonds
This marks the first shift since 2006, as optimism rises around President Lee Jae-myung’s market-friendly reforms. Since taking office, Lee has pushed for stronger investor protections and tackled the “Korea discount” plaguing the local stock market.
Milestones fueling the stock surge:
✅ KOSPI breaks 3,000 for the first time in 3 years
✅ Market cap tops 3,000 trillion won ($2.15T)
✅ Mobile trading access & AI boom drive retail interest
✅ Lee's 600M won mortgage cap cools real estate enthusiasm
As Korea’s investment landscape evolves, the stock market is gaining momentum like never before.
Travel Guide Korea
Seoul & Busan Travel Itinerary
Two Cities. One Soul. A Journey You’ll Never Forget.
Some trips are checklists.
But this one?
This is a story.
A story written in steaming street food stalls and sunrises over the ocean. In palace gates and subway stations. In laughter, in quiet, and in every small moment where you feel something shift inside.
From the pulsing heart of Seoul to the gentle waves of Busan, this trip isn’t just about where you’ll go.
It’s about who you’ll become as you go. [link]
K-pop Fashion - Outlook of July
Helen Kaminski Pop-up at Pangyo Hyundai Department Store! Review of the New Raffia Hat & Bag.
Location: 헬렌카민스키 현대백화점 판교점
Helen Kaminski 25SS Pop-up Store at Hyundai Department Store Pangyo!
The Helen Kaminski 25SS pop-up store is underway at Hyundai Department Store Pangyo!
Founded in 1983 with handmade raffia hats, Helen Kaminski has grown into a globally recognized brand.
The 25SS collection showcases sophisticated raffia crochet and braid techniques, capturing the refreshing essence of the sea.
Various raffia hats, bags, sandals, and clothing are available.
Perfect for a chic resort look, these stylish pieces are great for photos!
Some of my favorite picks: are Aquarius Hobo, Pip, Tama, Erin, Everdeen, and Kendra.
Exciting events like stamp missions and giveaways will happen at the pop-up store.
The exclusive Helen Kaminski X Gapuwiak collaboration collection is also on display, featuring limited-edition pieces.
Check the price on Amazon
Don’t miss out on this special pop-up event! 🌿✨
Job Post
Indonesian Consultant Recruitment
Working conditions: Full-time
Work area: Geumcheon-gu -gu, Seoul
Salary: Monthly salary 2,500,000 won
Apply: [Here]
[Tuition Fee 4.5 Million Won] Shinhan Life New Sales Management Position Recruitment
Working conditions: Contract worker
Work area: Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Salary: Decision after discussion
Apply: [Here]
See You Tomorrow
