March 28, 2024
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Election watch: South Korean opposition in turmoil over how it selects lawmakers
Analysis

Election watch: South Korean opposition in turmoil over how it selects lawmakers

Critics say party is favoring candidates loyal to Lee Jae-myung, eroding public trust and party’s electoral prospects

Election watch: South Korean opposition in turmoil over how it selects lawmakers
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim March 1, 2024
Why South Korea’s urban expansion is a double-edged sword for growth
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Why South Korea’s urban expansion is a double-edged sword for growth

The Yoon administration’s plans to develop military lands raise questions on speculation and national defense

Why South Korea’s urban expansion is a double-edged sword for growth
Lina ParkLina Park February 29, 2024
South Korea’s adoption scandal unveils harrowing realities
Analysis

South Korea’s adoption scandal unveils harrowing realities

Adoptees and advocates push for transparency as investigations shed light on decades of misconduct

South Korea’s adoption scandal unveils harrowing realities
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park February 28, 2024
Why South Koreans pursue convenience store dreams in an oversaturated market
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Why South Koreans pursue convenience store dreams in an oversaturated market

An unforgiving job market is driving self-employment, but new business owners quickly find the odds stacked against them

Why South Koreans pursue convenience store dreams in an oversaturated market
John LeeJohn Lee February 27, 2024
Cinema and controversy merge in South Korea’s historical debate
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Cinema and controversy merge in South Korea’s historical debate

A documentary about the nation’s first president becomes a battleground for future narratives amid election fever

Cinema and controversy merge in South Korea’s historical debate
Benjamin A. EngelBenjamin A. Engel February 27, 2024
A tale of two polls: Reading between the lines of Yoon’s clashing approval rates
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A tale of two polls: Reading between the lines of Yoon’s clashing approval rates

Realeter and Gallup Korea show stark differences in Yoon Suk-yeol’s popularity, but also support as he pushes for change

A tale of two polls: Reading between the lines of Yoon’s clashing approval rates
John LeeJohn Lee February 26, 2024
Election Watch: Centrist dreams falter as South Korea’s big tent party collapses
Analysis

Election Watch: Centrist dreams falter as South Korea’s big tent party collapses

Breakup of New Reform Party and main opposition missteps position the ruling conservative party to gain

Election Watch: Centrist dreams falter as South Korea’s big tent party collapses
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 23, 2024
Singlehood surges in South Korea as youth rethink marriage
Analysis

Singlehood surges in South Korea as youth rethink marriage

Economic pressures and personal goals lead to varied family units, reflecting changing societal norms and policy needs

Singlehood surges in South Korea as youth rethink marriage
Lina ParkLina Park February 22, 2024
South Korean firefighters fight more than fire amid mental health challenge
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South Korean firefighters fight more than fire amid mental health challenge

Mental health experts advocate enhanced support for first responders amid rising stress and tragic loss of life

South Korean firefighters fight more than fire amid mental health challenge
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park February 21, 2024
Why South Korea’s e-commerce boom faces global integration hurdles
Analysis

Why South Korea’s e-commerce boom faces global integration hurdles

Record sales spurred by Chinese platforms contrast with challenges in growing Korea’s digital market presence abroad

Why South Korea’s e-commerce boom faces global integration hurdles
Irina KorgunIrina Korgun February 20, 2024
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