민생지원금: Interest in 민생지원금 (living support payments) has surged significantly in South Korea.
Regional Pulse in South Korea
Country pulse digest
Monday, July 13, 2026
Regional Pulse in South Korea
KR interest is concentrated around 민생지원금, 부모, 카카오.
Active topics
24
Search volume
541K
Leading topic
Money
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Money21% (5)
Life13% (3)
Politics13% (3)
Culture13% (3)
Entertainment13% (3)
Sports13% (3)
Technology8% (2)
Health4% (1)
World4% (1)
Why people are curious
In KR, search intent is led by following (11), explaining (4), worrying (2). People are using the snapshot to track what is happening now, understand confusing topics, and decide what to do next.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
부모: Searches about '부모' (parents) have notably increased in South Korea, focusing on parenting and family dynamics.
카카오: Kakao, a major South Korean internet company, is attracting increased search activity amid financial and corporate developments.
청도군수: Former Cheongdo Mayor Kim Ha-su was found dead amid an ongoing personnel probe related to allegations of bribery.
유언: Searches around '유언' (will or last words) have surged due to various emotional and historical stories including veterans' reunions and personal messages.
명태균: There is increased interest in '명태균' related to political legal issues and controversies involving several government officials and political figures in South Korea.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in South Korea
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
MoneySurging
민생지원금
Interest in 민생지원금 (living support payments) has surged significantly in South Korea.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
02
LifeSurging
부모
Searches about '부모' (parents) have notably increased in South Korea, focusing on parenting and family dynamics.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
03
TechnologySurging
카카오
Kakao, a major South Korean internet company, is attracting increased search activity amid financial and corporate developments.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
04
PoliticsSurging
청도군수
Former Cheongdo Mayor Kim Ha-su was found dead amid an ongoing personnel probe related to allegations of bribery.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
김하수김하수 청도군수
05
CultureSurging
유언
Searches around '유언' (will or last words) have surged due to various emotional and historical stories including veterans' reunions and personal messages.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
06
PoliticsSurging
명태균
There is increased interest in '명태균' related to political legal issues and controversies involving several government officials and political figures in South Korea.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
07
EntertainmentSurging
시청률
The search interest in '시청률' (viewer ratings) in South Korea has surged significantly, reflecting heightened public attention on television ratings.
50K+ searches · 400% growthSearch volume up 400%
08
SportsSurging
양준혁
Searches for '양준혁' have rapidly increased as fans seek updates and insights about the former Korean baseball star.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
09
CultureSurging
조선의 사랑꾼
Interest in '조선의 사랑꾼' (Joseon’s Lover) has grown sharply as people search for stories about celebrities' heartfelt relationships.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
10
HealthSurging
식중독
Searches for '식중독' (food poisoning) in Korea surged amid concerns over food safety.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
음식
11
MoneySurging
매매
The Korean search term '매매' (trade or transaction) saw a sharp increase, reflecting heightened trading activity or interest.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
12
MoneySurging
리플
Interest in Ripple and XRP has surged in Korea, driven by recent developments in cryptocurrency partnerships and market performance.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
Technology / Buying | 1 hour ago
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 10K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to evaluate a purchase or offer.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
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Curiosity trail
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