Culture & Society
Tying the knot or not: South Korea’s trend of delayed marriage registration
Couples remain single on paper to improve their chances of securing affordable apartments in a competitive market
July 12, 2024
Seoul’s controversial flagpole plan stirs debate about role of national symbols
City withdraws proposal to build 100-meter-tall monument, amid concerns it is promoting a form of right-wing jingoism
July 11, 2024
South Korea’s foreign talent push faces hurdles amid aging workforce
New visa policies aim to attract global expertise as demographic and cultural challenges threaten economic stability
July 10, 2024
South Korea and Thailand hold first Economic Partnership Agreement negotiation
The agreement may ease labor movement, address industry shortages and reinvigorate strained cultural exchanges
July 10, 2024
South Korea braces for economic fallout as new wave of baby boomers retires
Bank of Korea projects long-term decline in growth and consumption as country’s largest generation leaves the workforce
July 3, 2024
South Korea to bolster safety for foreign workers after deadly factory blaze
Government plans July announcement of measures following Hwaseong fire that killed 23, including 18 foreign workers
July 2, 2024
How South Korea’s democratic decay has worsened under President Yoon Suk-yeol
In-depth Korea Pro analysis points to sustained erosion of democratic norms, continuing trends that began under Moon
July 1, 2024
South Korea tackles mental health with counseling vouchers amid challenges
Project provides professional help, but overprescription of antidepressants and low insurance payments may hinder impact
July 1, 2024
Public backs South Korea’s medical student quota hike as doctors continue strike
Long-standing doctor shortage and perception of doctors prioritizing livelihoods fuel government’s upper hand
June 26, 2024
South Korea’s main opposition party weakens anti-corruption rules in charter
Democratic Party amendments raise concerns about eroding accountability and concentrating power in leadership
June 24, 2024
