Culture & Society
In South Korea, shark meat is tradition — but the oceans can’t keep up
Investigation reveals protected species for sale, highlighting struggle between tradition and conservation
AI in military, data privacy and illegal money lenders — Ep. 38
Jeongmin and John discuss the military AI conference, new data collection rules and a crackdown on illegal lending
Yoon administration backs ‘flexible’ labor to boost economic growth
Efforts to restructure wage and retirement systems signal a pivot towards adaptable work hours and compensation
South Korea’s financial watchdog tightens grip on illegal money lenders
Government reforms could shrink unregulated lending but may marginalize borrowers with poor credit scores
Fewer South Koreans marrying will likely lead to lower demand for homeownership
New data shows that only a third of young South Koreans married in 2022, a decrease from the previous year
Kim Moon-soo: From activist to conservative politician, his own worst enemy
Labor minister’s ideological shifts and self-inflicted controversies risk undermining his credibility and effectiveness
Diplomatic faux pas, challenging trade deals and deepfakes — Ep. 37
Kim Tae-hyo says the quiet part aloud, Korea seeks to import Australian lithium, and KHNP’s nuclear deal is in trouble
South Korea’s top court demands action on climate targets for future generations
Constitutional Court orders more concrete post-2030 emission targets, raising challenges for government and industries
South Korea to investigate Telegram for allegedly abetting deepfake sex crimes
Investigation into messaging app follows arrest of CEO in France, highlighting cross-border nature of digital sex crimes
South Korea’s new Nursing Act faces criticism amid fears for patient safety
Law gives physician assistant nurses more responsibilities, but gaps in training and legal clarity worry experts