Nam Kyung-don

2 days ago | koreaherald.com | Nam Kyung-don

According to Sportico’s list of the 50 highest-paid athletes of all time, Michael Jordan leads with $4.15 billion in career earnings, fueled largely by his long-standing partnership with Nike and the sale of his stake in the Charlotte Hornets. Tiger Woods ranks second with $2.79 billion, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo ($2.23 billion), LeBron James ($1.88 billion) and Lionel Messi ($1.85 billion), rounding out the top five.

3 days ago | koreaherald.com | Nam Kyung-don

South Korean workers spend the least amount of time working from home compared to other major countries, according to a new study. Stanford University surveyed 16,000 university graduates across 40 countries to determine the average number of days worked from home between late 2024 and early 2025. The results were shared with The Economist, the UK-based business weekly. According to the report, college-educated Canadians lead the world in remote work, averaging 1.9 days per week from home.

4 days ago | koreaherald.com | Nam Kyung-don

Samsung Electronics has reclaimed its position as the world’s leading smartphone vendor, surpassing Apple in the first quarter of this year. According to market research firms Counterpoint Research, IDC and Canalys, Samsung ranked first in market share, selling 61 million smartphones and holding a 20 percent share during the period. This growth in shipments was driven by the success of the Galaxy S25 series and the early launch of the new Galaxy A series.

5 days ago | koreaherald.com | Nam Kyung-don

The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, marks a historic turning point in the Catholic Church and reflects broader changes in global Catholicism. The conclave took two days and four rounds of voting to elect Pope Leo XIV - well within the usual time frame of two to four days. His swift election underscores the growing influence of voices beyond Europe in shaping the future of the church.

1 week ago | koreaherald.com | Nam Kyung-don

Recent reports from the Seoul Metropolitan Government reveal that nearly half of Seoul’s sewer pipelines are over 30 years old, with more than 30 percent of them exceeding 50 years, raising significant safety concerns. Aging sewer pipes are considered one of the main contributors to ground subsidence, commonly known as sinkholes. As water leaks through cracks in these pipes, it washes away surrounding soil, creating underground voids that can cause roads to collapse.