top of page
Lifestyle


No More Taxi Rip-Offs? Seoul Makes a Bold Move for Foreign Passengers
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has introduced new measures aimed at eliminating overcharging practices targeting foreign taxi passengers by improving fare transparency through bilingual receipts. According to the city on January 20, Seoul worked with taxi payment terminal operator Tmoney Mobility to revise taxi receipt formats starting last month. Under the new system, key information—including the final fare, pick-up and drop-off times, and whether a surcharge was applied
koreandriven
2 min read


Creditors Can’t Touch This Money: Korea Unveils New ‘Living Expense Account’
South Korea will introduce a new “Living Expense Account” designed to protect a minimum level of household funds from seizure, allowing debtors to secure basic living costs even under enforcement proceedings. The Ministry of Justice announced Monday that a revised Enforcement Decree of the Civil Execution Act was approved at a Cabinet meeting. Under the new rules, eligible individuals will be able to open the protected account starting February 1. The Living Expense Account a
koreandriven
2 min read


Trying to Save Time May Be Aging You Faster: Everyday Habits Linked to Accelerated Aging
Everyday behaviors chosen to save time may be doing the opposite of what many people expect—accelerating the aging process instead. As speed and efficiency increasingly dominate modern lifestyles, experts warn that certain common habits can contribute to premature physical aging, particularly in fast-paced cultures. According to expert advice cited by the U.S. health portal Thehealthy, skipping sunscreen is one of the most common time-saving habits that negatively affects agi
koreandriven
2 min read
bottom of page
