Culture & Society
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
September 6, 2024
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
September 5, 2024
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
September 3, 2024
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
September 2, 2024
Yoon’s budget and pension proposals, deepfake sex crime — Ep. 36
Cabinet approves 2025 budget; Yoon pushes pension reforms; Doctors strike over quotas; Deepfake porn scandal
August 30, 2024
South Korea’s Nursing Act passage highlights rare bipartisan cooperation
Bipartisan success overshadowed by deep divisions among healthcare professionals and ongoing doctors’ strike
August 29, 2024
South Korea’s childcare experiment: Balancing labor needs and ethics
Concerns arise regarding accessibility for low-income families and potential exploitation of foreign workers
August 28, 2024
Grit meets glamour: The story of South Korea’s unique automotive subculture
In a culture obsessed with rapid response, wrecker drivers transform their vehicles into eye-catching works of art
August 27, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol’s upcoming pension reform speech promises major changes
Key reforms will likely include tiered contributions and a stabilization mechanism to ensure fund longevity
August 26, 2024
Interest rates, COVID surge and corporate hiring shifts — Ep. 35
BOK holds rates amid soaring household debt; COVID cases rise as conglomerates adapt hiring to aging workforce
August 23, 2024
