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The cost of labor: Foreign workers face workplace hazards in South Korea
Analysis

The cost of labor: Foreign workers face workplace hazards in South Korea

Rising incidents of migrant worker deaths spotlight systemic inadequacies and discrimination in Korea’s labor market

The cost of labor: Foreign workers face workplace hazards in South Korea
Yeji ChungYeji Chung July 17, 2023
Behind the screen: How South Korean minors are exploited in digital sex trade
Analysis

Behind the screen: How South Korean minors are exploited in digital sex trade

As criminals utilize online platforms and cryptocurrency, battle against sex trafficking becomes increasingly complex

Behind the screen: How South Korean minors are exploited in digital sex trade
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Yeji Chung July 10, 2023
Fixing South Korea’s military service pay gap is a strategic imperative
Opinion

Fixing South Korea’s military service pay gap is a strategic imperative

Resolving military morale and high turnover rates requires a cultural shift toward respect and value in military ranks

Fixing South Korea’s military service pay gap is a strategic imperative
Chun In-bumChun In-bum June 29, 2023
Fast food, slow progress: How South Korean labor laws fail delivery workers
Analysis

Fast food, slow progress: How South Korean labor laws fail delivery workers

Business is booming on app-based delivery services, but non-salaried drivers remain vulnerable to exploitation

Fast food, slow progress: How South Korean labor laws fail delivery workers
Yeji ChungYeji Chung June 28, 2023
Won for all, all for won: Why some young South Koreans embrace frugality
Analysis

Won for all, all for won: Why some young South Koreans embrace frugality

As economic pressures mount, a growing number are trading conspicuous consumption for thriftiness

Won for all, all for won: Why some young South Koreans embrace frugality
Junghyun SongJunghyun Song June 23, 2023
Why France-Korea ties remain underdeveloped despite push to boost cooperation
Analysis

Why France-Korea ties remain underdeveloped despite push to boost cooperation

Cultural exchange has flourished in recent years, but Korean companies remain hesitant to reciprocate French investments

Why France-Korea ties remain underdeveloped despite push to boost cooperation
Celio FiorettiCelio Fioretti June 22, 2023
How Busan hopes to overcome Riyadh’s bid for the World Expo 2030
Analysis

How Busan hopes to overcome Riyadh’s bid for the World Expo 2030

Cultural cachet meets vast cash reserves as South Korea challenges Saudi Arabia’s capital for the Expo crown

How Busan hopes to overcome Riyadh’s bid for the World Expo 2030
Chris TharpChris Tharp June 20, 2023
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