Culture & Society
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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