The “Cigarette Butt Reward Campaign,” which was launched in some districts of Seoul, is still gaining traction. Yongsan-gu began implementing the program in March of last year and Seongdong-gu followed suit in October. To be eligible, participants must be at least 20 years old. When they take the cigarette butts to the local community …
Deceptive business practices in a brand name store
A Burberry brand store in a department store was caught selling a used product as if it was new. A customer bought a handbag worth about 2 million won (U$1,600) as a gift and presented it to her relative, but a few days later, she received an embarrassing call from her relative. Inside the …
Bullying getting serious
The issue of school violence shines a spotlight on the role of parents and lawyers in aggravating the problem. Although it is common for elementary school students to move on and become friends again after incidents of violence, parents tend to get involved and transform the situation into a legal battle for money and …
Kyoto wabi-sabi
The use of garish colors is avoided in traditional Japanese architecture. Instead, muted tones that blend with the surrounding landscape are preferred. This approach is known as ‘wabi-sabi (侘寂),’ which values simplicity, naturalness, and imperfection. In order to preserve its traditional look, Kyoto uses muted colors. This helps to create a tranquil and harmonious …
12 people claiming “That’s my money.”
10 million yen (≈ U$73,500) in cash was discovered at a recyclable waste collection facility in Sapporo, and a week later, the Hokkaido Police had already received 12 complaints from people claiming to have lost the money. The police have since been struggling to identify the rightful owner among the group of claimants. Those who …