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South Korea’s apartment dwellers face violent crimes amid noise disputes
Experts point to inadequate construction and dispute resolution as the main factors fueling the surge in conflicts
April 17, 2024
Why South Korea is experiencing an overprescription of antidepressants
Despite increased awareness, high costs and systemic issues lead to overreliance on antidepressants over therapy
March 5, 2024
Egg-freezing surge in South Korea signals deeper demographic woes
Efforts to encourage childbearing clash with concerns over medical risks and social impact
February 12, 2024
South Korea faces human rights backslide in 2023
From classrooms to military barracks, stories of struggle and resilience unfold in the battle for rights and equality
January 4, 2024
South Korea’s disabled left behind in urban tech boom with public transport woes
In a country renowned for its tech prowess, South Korea’s disabled fight for equitable public transport access
December 11, 2023
How South Korea’s academic pressure fueling youth mental health emergency
Unprecedented surge in psychiatric issues among youth leads experts to call for educational and social reforms
November 23, 2023
Why pediatric care in South Korea faces a precipitous decline
Economic challenges drive closures and force practitioners to seek more lucrative avenues, escalating the crisis
August 3, 2023
Working through retirement: How South Korea’s pension system is failing seniors
Record-low birth rates, declining workforce and shifting family structures contribute to Korea’s elderly poverty crisis
May 29, 2023
Graduating from marriage: How elderly Korean couples are reimagining wedlock
Alternative marital arrangements are increasingly popular as couples seek to preserve family ties while avoiding divorce
May 1, 2023
Seize the day: Why young Koreans spend lavishly on luxuries, despite the costs
Experts warn of financial risks as social media and bleak economic outlook drive young people’s spending habits
April 17, 2023
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