Culture & Society
Bird strike exposes aviation safety flaws as Muan Airport faces long closure
The Dec. 29 Jeju Air crash highlights gaps in wildlife management and disrupts regional economy until April
January 27, 2025
South Korea’s consumer confidence rises but remains below long-term average
Hopes for political change and economic reform fuel future optimism despite current instability and Trump’s return
January 23, 2025
Political chaos in South Korea as protesters storm court over Yoon’s arrest
Experts warn of institutional strain as far-right protesters attack judiciary in defense of Yoon Suk-yeol
January 20, 2025
Violence erupts as impeached president faces arrest in martial law probe
Yoon’s supporters storm court amid escalating tensions, raising concerns over South Korea’s democratic stability
January 20, 2025
South Korea unveils sweeping 2025 reforms to modernize its economy and society
Major policy changes include wage hikes, tax reforms, digital IDs, parental benefits and resource security initiatives
January 17, 2025
South Korea’s ruling party faces backlash over Yoon’s arrest and martial law
Allegations of anti-democratic practices and far-right associations put the PPP under intense public scrutiny
January 16, 2025
South Korea’s conservative media battles irrelevance amid martial law fallout
Legacy outlets face dwindling influence as Yoon’s supporters turn to populist narratives and alternative platforms
January 13, 2025
Patients face higher costs as South Korea overhauls health insurance policies
Non-reimbursed services like manual therapy will see out-of-pocket costs rise to 90 to 95% under new healthcare reforms
January 10, 2025
Workplace safety for foreign workers remains a growing challenge in South Korea
High injury rates, restrictive visas and weak oversight drive systemic exploitation of migrant laborers
January 8, 2025
What Yoon’s reinstatement would mean for South Korea’s political future
A failure to uphold impeachment would bring unprecedented turbulence, exacerbating polarization and testing alliances
January 6, 2025
