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Experience exclusive intelligence at Korea Pro’s discussion forums
Attend dinner and breakfast sessions designed to dismantle consensus and reveal underlying systemic risks
December 25, 2025
High youth turnout fails to deliver real political power in South Korea
Structural obstacles, party hierarchies and economic precarity limit youth influence despite electoral participation
August 12, 2025
South Korea’s election laws keep minor parties off the political stage
Legal thresholds and campaign restrictions entrench a two-party system, limiting competition and silencing new voices
May 21, 2025
South Korea’s historic wildfires leave behind ash, anger and abandonment
Local residents describe blazing infernos, failing signals and a capital more focused on politics than people in crisis
March 28, 2025
South Korea’s shrinking towns explore refugees as a fix for demographic collapse
Yeongyang County’s refugee plan is still under review but reflects growing pressure to find solutions
March 25, 2025
South Korea tightens foreign land ownership rules to safeguard border security
National security concerns drive Seoul’s decision to regulate foreign ownership of border land
March 10, 2025
South Korea’s women-only universities weigh co-education as enrollments decline
Critics argue co-ed transition risks eroding gender equity in higher education, while supporters see it as inevitable
November 22, 2024
South Korean dramas face rising costs as streaming giants dominate
OTT platforms attract top talent and funding, sidelining domestic broadcasters and reducing content diversity
October 4, 2024
South Korea’s deepfake sex crime epidemic exposes lack of legal protections
As women fall victim to AI-generated pornography, activists call for stronger laws and accountability measures
June 14, 2024
Debate over four-day workweek intensifies as South Korea tackles low birth rate
Proponents cite improved work-life balance, while critics fear financial strain and productivity challenges
June 3, 2024
