Culture & Society
South Korea faces human rights backslide in 2023
From classrooms to military barracks, stories of struggle and resilience unfold in the battle for rights and equality
January 4, 2024
Attack on main opposition leader shakes South Korean political scene
With parliamentary elections approaching, violent attack on Lee Jae-myung underscores deepening political divides
January 3, 2024
Parasite actor’s death ignites debate over South Korea’s ‘war on drugs’
Lee Sun-kyun’s apparent suicide raises serious questions about the severity of Seoul’s anti-drug campaign
December 28, 2023
Gender wage gap in South Korea sees modest improvement, but challenges persist
Although South Korea inches toward gender pay parity, the political landscape continues to impede full-scale progress
December 28, 2023
Jamboree woes, heinous murders: Cataloging South Korea’s worst moments of 2023
Korea Pro selected 10 news stories that made international headlines and revealed deep-rooted problems in the ROK
December 27, 2023
South Korea slashes budget to support foreign laborers, even as workforce grows
Dozens of support centers set to close after Yoon administration cuts millions in funding, provoking widespread concern
December 26, 2023
South Korean students shifting away from China amid tensions
The steep decline in South Korean students in China signals potential long-term impacts on bilateral relations
December 26, 2023
Why moral character dominates South Korean political confirmation hearings
As general elections draw near, voter sentiment and cultural values drive focus on morality over policy in South Korea
December 21, 2023
South Korea’s immigration dilemma, Yoon’s Netherlands state visit — Pilot Ep. 3
Korea Pro discusses the problem of racial profiling at ROK airport security amid concerns about undocumented migrants
December 15, 2023
Seoul’s glitzy pet stores peddle puppies as shelters overflow with unwanted dogs
Activists are pushing legislation to reform South Korea’s animal sales, but face stiff opposition from pet industry
December 13, 2023
