Culture & Society
Wildfires highlight South Korea’s rural neglect and leadership failures
Leadership void and inconsistent crisis response threaten recovery, deepen urban-rural divide and fuel distrust
April 1, 2025
South Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for April 2025
March 31, 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
Court drama, US auto tariffs, and worst fire in South Korea’s history — Ep. 68
Han Duck-soo returns, Lee Jae-myung is cleared, Trump hits autos and wildfires test the country’s resilience
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’s 2025 SDG Report highlights economic and social weaknesses
Weak progress on green energy, high elderly poverty and social inequality highlight structural gaps in safety net
March 25, 2025
South Korea, Japan and China seek closer ties at trilateral ministerial summit
South Korea strengthens ties with Japan on security while engaging China on trade and maritime issues
March 24, 2025
South Korea faces dementia crisis as aging population strains care system
Focus on AI and early diagnosis reflects innovation but leaves social and financial costs of dementia care unaddressed
March 13, 2025
South Korea braces for fallout as Yoon’s impeachment verdict nears
With tensions high, experts warn that the president’s refusal to accept the ruling could ignite political instability
March 11, 2025
South Korean court overturns Yoon’s detention on technicality amid legal chaos
Court cites procedural errors in detention, triggering security fears and partisan battles ahead of impeachment ruling
March 7, 2025
