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Why Koreans Would Rather Text Than Call, and 5 More Stories

June 11, 2026

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Gen Z's phone-call phobia is now an office norm — plus record tourism spending and Gaudí's century-old dream.

Korea's chat-over-call culture has officially crossed generational lines, while foreign visitors are spending more than ever and a architectural masterpiece nears completion after 100 years.

Korean Workers Now Dread Phone Calls as Much as Gen Z

KakaoTalk wins: even bosses prefer texting now

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Foreign Visitors Spent a Record $950M in Korea in April

Tourism spending surged 54.6% year-over-year

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Gaudí's Unfinished Dream Finally Nears Completion After a Century

Modern tech fulfills a genius's 100-year vision

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Jeju's Travel Subsidy Was So Popular It Ran Out Early

Up to 50,000 won per person, gone in days

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Tom Hanks Returns for Toy Story After Seven-Year Gap

Woody's back with 'veteran toy responsibility'

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Paramount Blames Netflix to Justify Warner Merger Push

Streaming wars reshape Hollywood deal logic

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