Culture & Society
How Yong Hye-in made her name pushing progressive causes that others won’t
A champion of basic income, the young lawmaker has won praise from even opponents for her legislative acumen
March 22, 2024
South Korean proposal to pay foreigners less sparks uproar over worker rights
Debate is intensifying over plan to address elderly care shortage by recruiting foreigners at sub-minimum wage
March 21, 2024
South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding
Bid to join elite group will depend on ability to address domestic and global challenges, including risks for China ties
March 20, 2024
South Korea’s hostility to LGBT issues is a failure to uphold basic human rights
The ROK is out of step with its Western peers even Asian neighbors and must reflect on how it treats sexual minorities
March 19, 2024
Korean government’s widespread use of personal emails poses security risks
Blase attitude about net safety and cumbersome official software broaden exposure to phishing and other attacks
March 18, 2024
South Korea pledges significant boost for pediatric care amid doctor shortage
Government aims to tackle doctor shortage, reduce child hospitalization costs amid election season
March 15, 2024
Why conscripting women to serve in South Korea’s military is a tough sell
Population decline creates big need for troops, but public opinion and institutional norms may not move quickly enough
March 14, 2024
Wrongful terminations spike as South Korean job market evolves
Changing dynamics and rising awareness expose disparities between large and small firms, risking legal disputes
March 12, 2024
Godsaeng: The self-improvement trend pushing South Korea’s youth to the brink
As young South Koreans pursue a lifestyle of constant productivity, the consequences are becoming increasingly clear
March 11, 2024
South Korean food prices soar as agricultural, livestock costs surge in February
High agricultural inflation rates could sway voters if the government fails to stabilize costs in the coming month
March 11, 2024
