Weekly report in South Korea
The country in one read
Across 7 daily reads, sports accounted for 29.8% of recorded search attention in South Korea, led by 엘에이 fc 대 솔트레이크, 엘에이 fc 대 캔자스시티, and 오클랜드 fc 대 토트넘. Following was the strongest search intent at 51%, showing that people were most often using search to keep up with events as they unfolded. 엘에이 fc 대 솔트레이크 produced the sharpest individual signal in the week so far.
Center of gravity
01Sports drew 29.8% of recorded attention through searches including 엘에이 fc 대 솔트레이크, 엘에이 fc 대 캔자스시티, and 오클랜드 fc 대 토트넘.
The week’s turn
02The leading daily category moved from politics at the start of the record to sports in the latest read, with 엘에이 fc 대 캔자스시티, 오클랜드 fc 대 토트넘, and 조명우 pulling focus.
Sharpest signal
03엘에이 fc 대 솔트레이크 was the strongest individual search signal in the available daily record.
How search was used
04Following represented 51% of recorded attention. The dominant need was to keep up with events as they unfolded.
How the week unfolded
MondayJul 20 · Jul 20
The week opened on Monday with its first clear signal. South Koreans are actively seeking information on public opinion polls, weather warnings for heavy rain, financial and stock updates, and popular entertainment figures while expressing concern over the country's pace in stem cell technology development.
TuesdayJul 21 · Jul 21
By Tuesday, attention had begun to shift. South Korea is experiencing a widespread spike in searches largely centered on planning life events like baseball matches and tourism, following a key sports event—the 2030 FIFA World Cup—and tracking political and legal news.
WednesdayJul 22 · Jul 22
Midweek brought another turn in the conversation. South Koreans are showing strong curiosity in entertainment figures such as child actors and Kim Hye-soo, alongside heightened political interest especially in legal issues involving Oh Se-hoon and concerns over false advertising.
ThursdayJul 23 · Jul 23
Thursday added a new layer to the week’s curiosity. South Koreans show strong curiosity in cultural figures, sports events, labor disputes, and health issues. Entertainment personalities, soccer matches, and bonus pay disputes have seen notable interest spikes.
FridayJul 24 · Jul 24
As Friday arrived, attention moved again. South Korea's recent search trends highlight a mix of interest in international diplomatic developments with the Philippines, high-profile legal rulings involving major wealth divisions, and sports events drawing wide attention.
SaturdayJul 25 · Jul 25
The weekend began with a different focus. In Korea, search interest surged around sports including baseball and golf, cultural stories of personal relocations and public spaces, as well as entertainment news of popular actors and TV shows. Family and social dynamics, particularly in-law relations, raised questions.
SundayJul 26 · Jul 26
By Sunday, the week’s final read had come into view. South Korean interest is strongly centered on sports events, especially soccer with Son Heung-min's performance and domestic league matches.
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This report details what people in South Korea were curious about the week of July 20, 2026 to July 26, 2026. This weekly search trends report brings together the questions, news events, people, stories, and topics that drew attention across South Korea, including daily search summaries, leading searches by category, top regional searches, and the daily shifts that shaped the week's curiosity.
Current country weekPoliticsFollowing
People in South Korea are increasingly searching for information on public opinion polls.
PoliticsFollowing
Searches for '오세훈' reflect intense public interest in legal proceedings involving the South Korean politician.
MoneyExplaining
People are seeking explanations about the recent court ruling on the property division between Choi Tae-won and No So-young involving a large sum of money.
SportsFollowing
Tottenham Hotspur showed strong preseason form with a 2-0 win over Auckland, featuring performances from new and returning players amid coaching challenges.
