Culture & Society
Korean agricultural groups threaten mass protests over possible US market access
Farmers demand trade minister’s resignation as US reportedly presses Korea on beef and genetically modified crop imports
July 17, 2025
Lee government prepares for record heatwave with electricity rate relief
As heat intensifies, government will also offer utility relief and $362M in emergency funds for vulnerable groups
July 16, 2025
Lee bets on equities to fix South Korea’s real estate-driven asset imbalance
Administration signals long-term shift in household investment strategy to stabilize housing and build trust in markets
July 2, 2025
South Korea in June 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for July 2025
June 30, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s unity pledge faces early test as political moves stir doubts
Experts warn rhetoric of reform and pragmatism may falter under pressure from legal risks and political imperatives
June 5, 2025
South Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for June 2025
June 2, 2025
Keon Jun Lee on building a brand-tech startup in South Korea — Ep. 80
What it really takes to grow a founder-led business in South Korea’s creator economy
June 2, 2025
China’s Tencent acquires 9.7% stake in SM, becoming key K-pop power broker
Chinese tech giant acquires HYBE’s stake, gaining leverage over SM’s global fan platform expansion into China
May 29, 2025
South Korea’s election exposes divide on youth, gender and demographic care
Presidential contenders offer conflicting visions of how to manage aging, inclusion and inequality
May 26, 2025
From welfare to housing, candidates differ over South Korea’s social contract
Presidential candidates diverge on how to address social demands and fiscal pressure rising from demographic crunch
May 23, 2025
