Culture & Society
How modern lifestyles are reshaping South Korea’s ancestral rituals
Amid rapid social changes, jesa, a ritual practice, sees a shift in its practice and purpose among Koreans of all ages
December 1, 2023
Unpacking South Korea’s strict drug policy amid celebrity scandals
High-profile cases highlight societal expectations and rigid attitudes toward substance abuse and celebrity culture
November 24, 2023
South Korean court orders Japan to compensate wartime slavery victims
The ruling challenges President Yoon’s diplomatic stance and may negatively affect South Korea-Japan relations
November 24, 2023
How South Korea’s academic pressure fueling youth mental health emergency
Unprecedented surge in psychiatric issues among youth leads experts to call for educational and social reforms
November 23, 2023
How South Korea’s youth redefine national consumer trends
The growing preference for personalization and luxury among young South Korean consumers alters commercial strategies
November 20, 2023
South Korea’s plan to modify 52-hour workweek cap likely to meet mixed reactions
November 14, 2023
Why a controversial new law allows South Korean women to give birth anonymously
Law aims to improve outcomes for babies of unwed mothers, but experts say children also have right to know parents
November 10, 2023
Ageism in the fast lane: South Korea’s contentious subway and airport debate
Debates over free rides and airport loiterers reflect a society grappling with ageism and inadequate senior support
November 9, 2023
Election pressures mount for Yoon Suk-yeol as approval among supporters slips
Economy and real estate loom over South Korean parliamentary elections, with president at risk of becoming lame duck
November 8, 2023
South Korea suspends plastic straw ban to ease small business’ economic burden
November 8, 2023
