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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
How Gimpo’s potential merger with Seoul raises political stakes
The Gimpo-Seoul merger proposal spotlights the importance of Gyeonggi Province in South Korea’s power dynamics
November 13, 2023
Yoon’s budget shifts South Korea’s economic strategy amid political tensions
Yoon administration prioritizes seniors with jobs and wage hikes, acknowledging their electoral weight
September 29, 2023
How sophisticated scams are jeopardizing South Korea’s unique housing system
Landlords have swindled tenants out of massive deposits, but efforts to counter fraud have left victims in limbo
May 30, 2023
South Korea pumps brakes on plans to overhaul rape laws despite calls for reform
Seoul emphasizes need for social consensus, but critics say unresponsive laws lead to impunity for sexual crimes
April 13, 2023
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