Culture & Society
South Korea unveils sweeping 2025 reforms to modernize its economy and society
Major policy changes include wage hikes, tax reforms, digital IDs, parental benefits and resource security initiatives
January 17, 2025
South Korea’s ruling party faces backlash over Yoon’s arrest and martial law
Allegations of anti-democratic practices and far-right associations put the PPP under intense public scrutiny
January 16, 2025
South Korea’s conservative media battles irrelevance amid martial law fallout
Legacy outlets face dwindling influence as Yoon’s supporters turn to populist narratives and alternative platforms
January 13, 2025
Patients face higher costs as South Korea overhauls health insurance policies
Non-reimbursed services like manual therapy will see out-of-pocket costs rise to 90 to 95% under new healthcare reforms
January 10, 2025
Workplace safety for foreign workers remains a growing challenge in South Korea
High injury rates, restrictive visas and weak oversight drive systemic exploitation of migrant laborers
January 8, 2025
What Yoon’s reinstatement would mean for South Korea’s political future
A failure to uphold impeachment would bring unprecedented turbulence, exacerbating polarization and testing alliances
January 6, 2025
Standoff over Yoon’s arrest poses critical test of South Korean rule of law
Resistance to arrest warrant has raised troubling questions about chain of command and the ROK’s political stability
January 3, 2025
Yoon Suk-yeol’s supporters block arrest attempt in standoff with law enforcement
Protesters rally outside impeached president’s residence as court-ordered arrest warrant nears execution deadlin
January 3, 2025
The first 100 days: How South Korea’s next leader could steer it out of crisis
With presidency and legislative majority, the Democratic Party has a chance to make a mark but faces high expectations
January 1, 2025
Why social issues will pose critical test for South Korea’s Democratic Party
Health care reform and social media regulation lead DP agenda after Yoon’s impeachment but face stiff opposition
December 30, 2024
