The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea

Most Korean Couples Don't Insist on Having Children: More than half of married women in Korea do not believe that they must have children. According to a survey of 4,536 married women between 15 and 44 in 2012, 53.5 percent of the respondents said there is no absolute need to have children. >> Full Text

More People Quit Social Networks Over Online Witch Hunts: Online witch hunts are prompting a growing number of people to stop using social networking sites. These online hermits say they want to get out of cyberspace, where their personal information is far too easily accessible to strangers. >> Full Text

Luxury Watches Defy Digital Trend: In their latest bid to outdo one another, department stores are setting their sights on luxury designer watches. More fashion-conscious young people in their 20s and 30s are following suit and have no qualms about forking out between W5 million to W10 million for prestigious timepieces. >> Full Text