July 27, 2024
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Tying the knot or not: South Korea’s trend of delayed marriage registration
Analysis

Tying the knot or not: South Korea’s trend of delayed marriage registration

Couples remain single on paper to improve their chances of securing affordable apartments in a competitive market

Tying the knot or not: South Korea’s trend of delayed marriage registration
Hyojin KimHyojin Kim July 12, 2024
Seoul’s controversial flagpole plan stirs debate about role of national symbols
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Seoul’s controversial flagpole plan stirs debate about role of national symbols

City withdraws proposal to build 100-meter-tall monument, amid concerns it is promoting a form of right-wing jingoism

Seoul’s controversial flagpole plan stirs debate about role of national symbols
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park July 11, 2024
South Korea’s foreign talent push faces hurdles amid aging workforce
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South Korea’s foreign talent push faces hurdles amid aging workforce

New visa policies aim to attract global expertise as demographic and cultural challenges threaten economic stability

South Korea’s foreign talent push faces hurdles amid aging workforce
John LeeJohn Lee July 10, 2024
South Korea’s ambitious foreign policy risks overextension and inconsistency
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South Korea’s ambitious foreign policy risks overextension and inconsistency

Experts optimistic about Seoul’s global role despite concerns over broad aspirations and political challenges

South Korea’s ambitious foreign policy risks overextension and inconsistency
Sooyoung OhSooyoung Oh July 9, 2024
Europe’s push for domestic arms production threatens South Korea’s exports
Analysis

Europe’s push for domestic arms production threatens South Korea’s exports

Despite recent successes, financial challenges and political shifts complicate Seoul’s efforts to secure market share

Europe’s push for domestic arms production threatens South Korea’s exports
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park July 8, 2024
Why a viral petition to impeach South Korea’s president is unlikely to succeed
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Why a viral petition to impeach South Korea’s president is unlikely to succeed

Despite garnering over 1 million signatures, the move to impeach Yoon Suk-yeol faces significant challenges

Why a viral petition to impeach South Korea’s president is unlikely to succeed
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim July 5, 2024
South Korea’s economic optimism masks growing risks and vulnerabilities
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South Korea’s economic optimism masks growing risks and vulnerabilities

While Seoul touts strong growth, indicators show persistent manufacturing struggles and financial stability concerns

South Korea’s economic optimism masks growing risks and vulnerabilities
John LeeJohn Lee July 4, 2024
South Korea braces for economic fallout as new wave of baby boomers retires
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South Korea braces for economic fallout as new wave of baby boomers retires

Bank of Korea projects long-term decline in growth and consumption as country’s largest generation leaves the workforce

South Korea braces for economic fallout as new wave of baby boomers retires
John LeeJohn Lee July 3, 2024
Sleepless in Seoul: Students overload on caffeine to cope with academic pressure
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Sleepless in Seoul: Students overload on caffeine to cope with academic pressure

Experts warn of potential mental and physical health risks as caffeine consumption soars among South Korea’s youth

Sleepless in Seoul: Students overload on caffeine to cope with academic pressure
Ruy ValdesRuy Valdes July 2, 2024
How South Korea’s democratic decay has worsened under President Yoon Suk-yeol
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How South Korea’s democratic decay has worsened under President Yoon Suk-yeol

In-depth Korea Pro analysis points to sustained erosion of democratic norms, continuing trends that began under Moon

How South Korea’s democratic decay has worsened under President Yoon Suk-yeol
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll July 1, 2024
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