Culture & Society
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
September 16, 2024
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
September 13, 2024
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
September 13, 2024
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
September 13, 2024
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
September 12, 2024
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
September 11, 2024
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
September 6, 2024
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
