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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
How South Korea’s sex education is out of step with international standards
Experts say recent consideration of abstinence-only, heteronormative curricula promotes discrimination and violence
April 4, 2023
Modern high-rise apartments come at a price for Seoul’s most vulnerable
Experts say appetite for new buildings ignores rights of long-term residents and pushes them to the curb — literally
March 24, 2023
How lack of diversity in government risks undermining Seoul’s global reputation
President Yoon has filled key posts with friends and former colleagues but almost no women, even as he promises change
January 13, 2023
South Korea’s real estate sector turbulence creates new risks and opportunities
Many parts of South Korean economy likely to face economic headwinds, but commercial real estate may be bright spot
December 19, 2022
Planned textbook revision puts South Korea out of step on LGBTQ issues
Removing term ‘sexual minorities’ appears aimed at appealing to Yoon’s base but may contribute to homophobia in schools
December 14, 2022
South Korea has a stalking problem that government seems unwilling to confront
Recent murder of young woman in Seoul subway latest manifestation of high rates of sex and violent crimes against women
October 28, 2022
