Culture & Society
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
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
