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The cost of labor: Foreign workers face workplace hazards in South Korea
Rising incidents of migrant worker deaths spotlight systemic inadequacies and discrimination in Korea’s labor market
July 17, 2023
South Korea’s tech paradox: How local constraints thwart its global ambitions
Claims of national security underpin map data policies, yet experts suggest the aim may be to shield domestic companies
July 11, 2023
Behind the screen: How South Korean minors are exploited in digital sex trade
As criminals utilize online platforms and cryptocurrency, battle against sex trafficking becomes increasingly complex
July 10, 2023
Fast food, slow progress: How South Korean labor laws fail delivery workers
Business is booming on app-based delivery services, but non-salaried drivers remain vulnerable to exploitation
June 28, 2023
How South Korea is embracing marginalized Koreans in Russia and Ukraine
South Korea's efforts to integrate ethnic Koreans emerge as a potential solution to the country’s demographic crisis
June 15, 2023
A South Korean crypto scandal is testing the political loyalties of young voters
Allegations against opposition lawmaker have led young people to abandon party, threatening its parliamentary majority
June 2, 2023
How South Korea’s Nuri rocket boosts its space and defense capabilities
The successful launch aligns with Seoul’s plans to boost aerospace exports and explore the Moon and Mars
May 26, 2023
Pride denied: Seoul’s venue rejection draws international criticism
Favoring Christian event over LGBTQ festival raises questions about Korea’s belief in equality and non-discrimination
May 17, 2023
Why more young South Koreans are grappling with drug abuse and addiction
High stress society pushes kids toward temporary relief, with almost no mental health or rehab treatments available
May 12, 2023
How hierarchy and toxic masculinity fuel sexual abuse in South Korea’s military
Suicide of young officer after assault emblematic of culture that often encourages cover-ups and silence, experts say
April 6, 2023
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