Culture & Society
South Korea’s youth exodus challenges corporate culture
As young employees leave in droves, companies seek new strategies to retain emerging talent
March 4, 2024
Trainee doctors walkout tests South Korean government
As trainee doctors continue their walkout despite return-to-work deadline, the government weighs punitive responses
March 1, 2024
Unyielding doctor strike, Lee Nak-yon the centrist, reassessing history — Ep. 7
The Korea Pro team discusses the ongoing medical standoff, Lee Nak-yon's centrism, and historical revisionism
February 29, 2024
Fertility freefall challenges South Korea’s demographic stability
As birth rates plummet, the implications for education, health and politics grow dire
February 29, 2024
South Korea’s adoption scandal unveils harrowing realities
Adoptees and advocates push for transparency as investigations shed light on decades of misconduct
February 28, 2024
Why South Koreans pursue convenience store dreams in an oversaturated market
An unforgiving job market is driving self-employment, but new business owners quickly find the odds stacked against them
February 27, 2024
Cinema and controversy merge in South Korea’s historical debate
A documentary about the nation’s first president becomes a battleground for future narratives amid election fever
February 27, 2024
Merger party doomed, doctors strike back, dissent gagged — Ep. 6
Implications of ‘big tent’ party breakup, controversy over nationwide doctors' strike and freedom of speech concerns
February 23, 2024
Singlehood surges in South Korea as youth rethink marriage
Economic pressures and personal goals lead to varied family units, reflecting changing societal norms and policy needs
February 22, 2024
South Korean firefighters fight more than fire amid mental health challenge
Mental health experts advocate enhanced support for first responders amid rising stress and tragic loss of life
February 21, 2024
