Culture & Society
Election Watch: South Korean parliament’s female representation likely to erode
Experts tell Korea Pro that despite promises from major parties, female political representation will remain low
March 8, 2024
South Korea’s retail war pits consumer convenience against worker welfare
Supermarket workers and small businesses push back against government’s plan to prioritize consumer needs over welfare
March 7, 2024
Environmental woes mount as South Korea pushes industrial expansion
Despite evidence of harm, experts and NGOs accuse the government of downplaying concerns, favoring industrial interests
March 6, 2024
Why South Korea is experiencing an overprescription of antidepressants
Despite increased awareness, high costs and systemic issues lead to overreliance on antidepressants over therapy
March 5, 2024
South Korea’s youth exodus challenges corporate culture
As young employees leave in droves, companies seek new strategies to retain emerging talent
March 4, 2024
Trainee doctors walkout tests South Korean government
As trainee doctors continue their walkout despite return-to-work deadline, the government weighs punitive responses
March 1, 2024
Unyielding doctor strike, Lee Nak-yon the centrist, reassessing history — Ep. 7
The Korea Pro team discusses the ongoing medical standoff, Lee Nak-yon's centrism, and historical revisionism
February 29, 2024
Fertility freefall challenges South Korea’s demographic stability
As birth rates plummet, the implications for education, health and politics grow dire
February 29, 2024
South Korea’s adoption scandal unveils harrowing realities
Adoptees and advocates push for transparency as investigations shed light on decades of misconduct
February 28, 2024
Why South Koreans pursue convenience store dreams in an oversaturated market
An unforgiving job market is driving self-employment, but new business owners quickly find the odds stacked against them
February 27, 2024
