Culture & Society
Why a critical shortage of doctors in South Korea has sparked a national debate
As long-standing disagreements resurface, doctors and the government lock horns over proposed medical education reforms
October 26, 2023
Why South Korea’s operating room surveillance is igniting controversy
Growing distrust in medical community leads to law mandating cameras in operating rooms, sparking a national debate
October 19, 2023
South Korea debates equity of military exemption for elite athletes and artists
The ongoing debate over conscription privileges for certain individuals challenges perceptions of fairness and merit
October 18, 2023
Between protection and prosecution: South Korea’s self-defense paradox
Amid recent violent attacks sparking demand for self-defense equipment, experts weigh in on “justifiable defense”
October 6, 2023
South Korea’s Supreme Court vacancy: Political tug-of-war impacts judiciary
September 26, 2023
Why opposition leader’s hunger strike is different from those that came before
While past political figures used protest to advance South Korea’s democracy, experts say Lee’s protest is more nuanced
September 22, 2023
Reframing South Korean Identity: The controversy of General Hong Beom-do’s bust
Experts have likened South Korea's decision to remove freedom fighter’s bust from military academy to McCarthyism
September 15, 2023
Balancing convenience and security: South Korea’s cybersecurity challenge
Despite the government’s attempts to bolster its digital defenses, the South Korean public remains lax, experts say
September 13, 2023
South Korea’s auxiliary police force: Logistical challenges and political debate
As the country reels from violent crimes, Seoul proposes reintroducing a disbanded police force but hurdles abound
September 12, 2023
Tipping the debate: The growing controversy over South Korea’s gratuity culture
The introduction of a foreign practice that locals have long eschewed has led to diverse opinions about equity
September 8, 2023
