Today’s Photo: December 18, 2021
A woman takes a picture at the Cheonggye Stream in Seoul on Friday. /Newsis Copyright © Chosunilbo & Chosun.com
Hyundai Streamlines Top Management
Automaker Hyundai will conduct a major reshuffle at the top, letting go of nearly one-third of older executives and filling only 25 percent of the posts with new ones. Hyundai vice chairman Yoon Yeo-chul, who is in charge of labor relations, will step down, sources said Thursday. A close confidant of former chairman Chung Mong-koo…
Apartment Prices in High-End Seoul Districts Drop
Apartment prices in the high-end districts of Gangnam, Seocho and Songpa as well as Gangdong and Mapo finally started to cool in October. The trend reflects a drop in demand amid tougher housing loan restrictions and higher interest rates.Some apartment prices dropped more than W100 million (US$1=W1,184).According to the Korea Real Estate Board on Thursday,…
Hwang Hee-chan of Wolverhampton Wanderers Sustains Injury
Hwang Hee-chan of Wolverhampton Wanderers was forced to leave the pitch after suffering a hamstring injury in an away match against Brighton on Wednesday.After making a strong impression earlier in the season by scoring four goals, Hwang has been suffering a slump in form.He has not scored for six consecutive matches, and started on the…
Yu-ri Donates to Help Elderly People in Need
Yu-ri of Girls’ Generation has donated W20 million to a charity (US$1=W1,184).The money will be used to deliver packages of food and other groceries to 600 elderly people to help them get through the cold winter months. Yu-ri (left) poses after making a charity donation in Seoul on Wednesday. Yu-ri, who has been more active…
The 10 Most Popular Soups and Stews of 2021
I’ll start with the confession you didn’t ask for: I have said in the past that soup is boring. Spoonful after spoonful. Sip after sip. Slurp after slurp. The monotony of it all! And when you reach the bottom of the bowl, have you really even eaten?But throughout 2021 (side note: seriously, where did this…
Where Does Mutual Aid Go From Here?
In order to maintain its long-term operations, FIG has instituted strategic breaks from outward-facing work, which Chou Tsun An refers to as “chrysalises.” Collective members use this time to reflect on past work and strategize how to make the most meaningful impact in the future. Chou Tsun An doesn’t believe in the demand to be…
Newk’s Eatery Sees Sales Rise 22.1% Beating Historic Records
19 of the popular fast-casual restaurant’s 106 locations have all-time weekly sales records so far this year Jackson, MS (RestaurantNews.com) Newk’s Eatery today reported sales for its 12-week period, which ended on Oct. 3, 2021. Same-store sales increased 22.1% compared to 2020 and 6.1% over 2019. “Since joining Newk’s, I’ve been thrilled to see the positive results…
Island Fin Poké Brings Taste of Hawaii to The Villages
Local Entrepreneurs to Open Poké Concept’s Newest Sunshine State Location The Villages, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Island Fin Poké, a fast casual restaurant famous for its Hawaiian-style build-your-own poké bowls, is happy to announce the opening of its newest Florida location in The Villages. Located at 2752 Brownwood Blvd., the new restaurant will be owned by Ed…
Dickey’s Adds Its Texas-Twist to the Walking Taco
World’s largest barbecue concept now offering Brisket Chili Walking Taco for a limited time Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is putting its one-of-a-kind pitmaster touch onto the newest food craze – the walking taco! The iconic barbecue brand has combined its fan-favorite Brisket Chili with Fritos® to create the Brisket Chili Walking Taco, a…
