Culture & Society
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
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
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
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
Yoon Suk-yeol: South Korea to become top 3 electric vehicle producer by 2030
April 13, 2023
How K-pop and anime help South Korea and Japan rebuild their relationship
Mutual interest in music, animation and culture boost travel and other exchanges despite disagreements over history
April 11, 2023
How hierarchy and toxic masculinity fuel sexual abuse in South Korea’s military
Suicide of young officer after assault emblematic of culture that often encourages cover-ups and silence, experts say
April 6, 2023
How South Korea’s sex education is out of step with international standards
Experts say recent consideration of abstinence-only, heteronormative curricula promotes discrimination and violence
April 4, 2023
