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How a Taiwan Pavilion dispute pulled Gwangju Biennale into China tensions
A naming fight escalated into a diplomatic row as artists rebelled, Beijing objected and organizers reversed course
September 2, 2026
UNESCO ensures Sado will remain a recurring South Korea-Japan dispute
The World Heritage Committee has embedded the issue in a review process that will shape Seoul-Tokyo diplomacy for years
July 20, 2026
A deadly immigration raid triggers scrutiny of South Korea’s aggressive tactics
Seoul’s crackdown on undocumented workers has exposed tensions between attracting foreign labor and protecting jobs
November 12, 2025
Digital memory project rewrites Korean War remembrance on forgotten battlefield
A grassroots tour near the DMZ uses QR codes and videos to revive a British battle where official memory fell silent
August 8, 2025
Adoption abuse findings put South Korea at risk of global legal action
Investigation reveals decades of violations, including coerced adoptions, identity fraud and institutional neglect
April 16, 2025
South Korea’s political crisis: Who’s who in martial law declaration fallout
Key figures across military, intelligence and police face consequences as opposition pushes for president's impeachment
December 12, 2024
Preserve or destroy: ROK’s last venereal disease detention center sparks debate
Activists, officials and residents clash over preserving former venereal disease detention site tied to US-ROK history
October 31, 2024
Overseas Korean adoptees struggle for answers in the face of red tape
Bureaucratic inconsistencies and societal barriers complicate the path to truth for many Korean adoptees
August 5, 2024
South Korean smart farm companies face uphill battle in Middle East market
Aging farmers and high costs hinder adoption at home, while Gulf nations offer opportunities but risks abroad
April 25, 2024
Vietnam’s politics and bureaucracy complicate business partnerships with Korea
South Korea has heavily invested in Vietnamese market, but talent acquisition and lacking infrastructure create hurdles
February 13, 2024
