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South Korea’s childcare experiment: Balancing labor needs and ethics
Concerns arise regarding accessibility for low-income families and potential exploitation of foreign workers
August 28, 2024
Ethical dilemma looms over South Korea’s booming tear gas trade
Regulatory gaps and economic interests clash with ethical responsibilities as exports to questionable regimes increase
August 23, 2024
South Korea’s COVID surge unveils cracks in pandemic defenses
Workplace policies and healthcare system strain highlight vulnerabilities as cases rise ninefold since mid-July
August 21, 2024
South Korea’s outdoor workers at risk as heat waves intensify
Experts call for stronger regulations and cultural change to protect workers from deadly heat
August 16, 2024
South Korea debates tougher stance on crimes committed while impaired
Proposed amendments to Criminal Act risk reducing judicial discretion and blurring legal standards, experts say
August 13, 2024
Seoul and Tokyo boost defense ties, but remain vulnerable to political winds
New deal to bolster military cooperation falls short of treaty and could collapse with leadership change, experts warn
August 6, 2024
South Korea’s media independence hangs in the balance amid political battles
Experts warn that the battle for media control threatens democratic principles and erodes public trust in institutions
July 31, 2024
South Korean court’s landmark LGBTQ+ rights ruling sparks debate and hope
Ruling hailed as a victory for LGBTQ+ rights, yet challenges remain in the fight for full equality as opposition remains
July 26, 2024
Alarm as illegal fentanyl sale grips South Korean youth, fueling addiction
Experts call for comprehensive approach to tackle growing problem as government cracks down on over-prescription
July 19, 2024
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
July 11, 2024
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