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South Korea faces jobless youth crisis amid employment mismatch and isolation
Analysis

South Korea faces jobless youth crisis amid employment mismatch and isolation

Youth disillusionment with available jobs and corporate culture is fueling long-term unemployment and social isolation

South Korea faces jobless youth crisis amid employment mismatch and isolation
Kim Yeon-joongKim Yeon-joong October 10, 2024
South Korean dramas face rising costs as streaming giants dominate
Analysis

South Korean dramas face rising costs as streaming giants dominate

OTT platforms attract top talent and funding, sidelining domestic broadcasters and reducing content diversity

South Korean dramas face rising costs as streaming giants dominate
Lina ParkLina Park October 4, 2024
South Korea’s Cheonan survivors still awaiting mental health support
Analysis

South Korea’s Cheonan survivors still awaiting mental health support

Despite new legislation, survivors continue to face societal stigma and slow government recognition of PTSD and trauma

South Korea’s Cheonan survivors still awaiting mental health support
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park October 1, 2024
South Korea’s independent theaters face extinction amid multiplex dominance
Analysis

South Korea’s independent theaters face extinction amid multiplex dominance

Experts say corporate control over film industry crowds out smaller players, to detriment of creativity and diversity

South Korea’s independent theaters face extinction amid multiplex dominance
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park September 26, 2024
South Korea’s e-sports professionals face career instability amid education gaps
Analysis

South Korea’s e-sports professionals face career instability amid education gaps

A fragmented education system and dependence on limited game titles threaten the future of the country’s e-sports stars

South Korea’s e-sports professionals face career instability amid education gaps
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park September 24, 2024
South Korea boosts housing and parental leave to reverse declining birth rate
Analysis

South Korea boosts housing and parental leave to reverse declining birth rate

The Yoon administration’s $14.8 billion plan aims to reduce financial barriers, but cultural challenges persist

South Korea boosts housing and parental leave to reverse declining birth rate
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim September 20, 2024
Fed rate cut, Yoon’s Czech visit and university reform proposal — Ep. 39
Podcast

Fed rate cut, Yoon’s Czech visit and university reform proposal — Ep. 39

The Korea Pro team discusses the Fed’s rate cut, Yoon’s nuclear push in Prague and proposed university admissions reform

Fed rate cut, Yoon’s Czech visit and university reform proposal — Ep. 39
KOREA PROKOREA PRO September 20, 2024
Homelessness in South Korea remains underreported and under-supported
Analysis

Homelessness in South Korea remains underreported and under-supported

Despite a decline, experts highlight critical gaps in housing access and essential services for vulnerable groups

Homelessness in South Korea remains underreported and under-supported
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy September 19, 2024
South Korea weighs university admissions overhaul to address growing inequality
Analysis

South Korea weighs university admissions overhaul to address growing inequality

Proposal aims to spread opportunities nationwide, but experts worry about the impact on quality and competitiveness

South Korea weighs university admissions overhaul to address growing inequality
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park September 17, 2024
South Korea’s innovation drive faces long-term risks despite R&D spending surge
Analysis

South Korea’s innovation drive faces long-term risks despite R&D spending surge

The 2025 budget accelerates short-term innovation, but chaebol dominance and talent gaps persist

South Korea’s innovation drive faces long-term risks despite R&D spending surge
John LeeJohn Lee September 16, 2024
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