Culture & Society
South Korea’s retail sector faces reckoning as Homeplus files for receivership
Slow digital adoption and rising competition from e-commerce platforms have left legacy retailers struggling to compete
March 5, 2025
South Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Feb. 1 to 28, 2025, and key outlook for March 2025
March 3, 2025
Anti-China rhetoric in South Korea reaches new heights amid political turmoil
Misinformation spreads as conservative social media figures and politicians exploit tensions to deflect criticism
February 28, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s political gamble: Rebranding Democratic Party as conservative
His assertion that the DP has always balanced centrist and conservative values draws scrutiny from critics and experts
February 26, 2025
Yoon’s martial law blueprint: Leaked notes uncover chilling crackdown plans
Documents attributed to an ex-army intelligence chief reveal plans for mass arrests and extrajudicial killings
February 21, 2025
Why South Korean protests are becoming more festive and less ideological
Digital activism and pop culture are reshaping public demonstrations, making them more inclusive but less structured
February 21, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s recall plan may make South Korean politics even more chaotic
The opposition leader proposes expanding recall laws, but experts warn of partisan misuse and constitutional hurdles
February 17, 2025
South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for February 2025
February 3, 2025
South Korea’s opposition stumbles as conservative support surges
The Democratic Party loses momentum as impeachment proceedings rally conservative voters around embattled ruling party
January 31, 2025
A nation divided: Protesters voice conflicting views on Yoon’s impeachment
South Koreans across the country express fear and hope as both sides see impeachment as a fight for the nation’s future
January 30, 2025
