Culture & Society
Fed rate cut, Yoon’s Czech visit and university reform proposal — Ep. 39
The Korea Pro team discusses the Fed’s rate cut, Yoon’s nuclear push in Prague and proposed university admissions reform
Homelessness in South Korea remains underreported and under-supported
Despite a decline, experts highlight critical gaps in housing access and essential services for vulnerable groups
South Korea weighs university admissions overhaul to address growing inequality
Proposal aims to spread opportunities nationwide, but experts worry about the impact on quality and competitiveness
South Korea’s innovation drive faces long-term risks despite R&D spending surge
The 2025 budget accelerates short-term innovation, but chaebol dominance and talent gaps persist
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