Culture & Society
Han Kang’s Nobel win and South Korea’s diplomatic balancing act — Ep. 43
The Korea Pro team discusses South Korea’s soft power as Yoon Suk-yeol grapples with regional diplomacy
October 18, 2024
Unsung heroes of Korean literature demand more support and recognition
Translators face financial challenges and policy shifts despite playing a key role in promoting Korean voices abroad
October 17, 2024
South Korea’s cosmetics exports hit $7.4 billion but lag behind French giants
Despite growth in the U.S. and Japan, South Korea’s beauty industry faces stiff competition from global leaders
October 14, 2024
Survivors of Gwangju Uprising break silence on sexual violence after 40 years
Testimonies reveal systemic abuse and the failures in South Korea’s support for victims of state violence
October 11, 2024
South Korea faces jobless youth crisis amid employment mismatch and isolation
Youth disillusionment with available jobs and corporate culture is fueling long-term unemployment and social isolation
October 10, 2024
South Korean dramas face rising costs as streaming giants dominate
OTT platforms attract top talent and funding, sidelining domestic broadcasters and reducing content diversity
October 4, 2024
South Korea’s Cheonan survivors still awaiting mental health support
Despite new legislation, survivors continue to face societal stigma and slow government recognition of PTSD and trauma
October 1, 2024
South Korea’s independent theaters face extinction amid multiplex dominance
Experts say corporate control over film industry crowds out smaller players, to detriment of creativity and diversity
September 26, 2024
South Korea’s e-sports professionals face career instability amid education gaps
A fragmented education system and dependence on limited game titles threaten the future of the country’s e-sports stars
September 24, 2024
South Korea boosts housing and parental leave to reverse declining birth rate
The Yoon administration’s $14.8 billion plan aims to reduce financial barriers, but cultural challenges persist
September 20, 2024
