Culture & Society
South Korea tackles mental health with counseling vouchers amid challenges
Project provides professional help, but overprescription of antidepressants and low insurance payments may hinder impact
July 1, 2024
Public backs South Korea’s medical student quota hike as doctors continue strike
Long-standing doctor shortage and perception of doctors prioritizing livelihoods fuel government’s upper hand
June 26, 2024
South Korea’s main opposition party weakens anti-corruption rules in charter
Democratic Party amendments raise concerns about eroding accountability and concentrating power in leadership
June 24, 2024
South Korea’s deepfake sex crime epidemic exposes lack of legal protections
As women fall victim to AI-generated pornography, activists call for stronger laws and accountability measures
June 14, 2024
Yoon’s Central Asia trip, renewable energy targets, Lina’s farewell — Ep. 24
The team discusses South Korea’s critical mineral deals, renewable energy challenges and Lina’s Korea Pro experience
June 14, 2024
What’s in a name? For South Koreans, a chance at a better life
As family structures evolve and individualism grows, more South Koreans are adopting new names to reflect their identity
June 11, 2024
Distorted wealth perceptions make young South Koreans feel poorer than they are
As celebrities and peers flaunt luxurious lives, many people feel left behind and less open to marriage and children
June 10, 2024
Political deadlock hinders South Korea’s efforts to save its pension system
Experts warn of financial instability and societal disruption if the National Pension Service is not overhauled
June 6, 2024
Yoon’s oil and gas announcement sparks hope and skepticism in South Korea
Experts caution against economic and political risks despite potential benefits of oil and gas discovery
June 5, 2024
As summer rains loom, South Korea confronts the economic costs of climate change
Monsoons have wreaked destruction in recent years, underscoring risks to agriculture, industry and more as temps rise
June 4, 2024
