Culture & Society
Analysis
Politics of care: Uproar over nursing law sets up difficult decision for Yoon
Debate over nurses’ role in medical care has turned partisan after passage of new law without ruling party support
May 3, 2023
Analysis
Graduating from marriage: How elderly Korean couples are reimagining wedlock
Alternative marital arrangements are increasingly popular as couples seek to preserve family ties while avoiding divorce
May 1, 2023
Analysis
South Korea’s pension fund careens toward demographic cliff
Aging population threatens sustainability of system, forcing hard choices about retirement, immigration and more
April 25, 2023
Analysis
Prestige and money: Why South Korea hopes to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan
Second-largest Korean city could see major economic windfall, some claim, but faces steep competition from Riyadh
April 20, 2023
Analysis
Seize the day: Why young Koreans spend lavishly on luxuries, despite the costs
Experts warn of financial risks as social media and bleak economic outlook drive young people’s spending habits
April 17, 2023
Analysis
South Korea pumps brakes on plans to overhaul rape laws despite calls for reform
Seoul emphasizes need for social consensus, but critics say unresponsive laws lead to impunity for sexual crimes
April 13, 2023
Briefings
Yoon Suk-yeol: South Korea to become top 3 electric vehicle producer by 2030
April 13, 2023
