Culture & Society
Construction collapse exposes fragile base beneath South Korea’s job market
Seven straight quarters of construction job loss signal mounting domestic slowdown as employment shifts to public sector
November 19, 2025
Why South Korea spurns marijuana legalization even as other countries mellow out
Strong social stigma and a legacy of authoritarian drug crackdowns mean strict controls are likely here to stay
November 14, 2025
Canadian subs, ‘fake news’ bill and South Korea’s new emission targets — Ep. 106
The Korea Pro team also discuss Seoul’s defense-export drive, steel tariff and key military drills
November 14, 2025
South Korea to hold separate memorial for forced labor victims at Sado mine
Historical dispute over World War II-era mobilization risks derailing momentum for stronger bilateral cooperation
November 14, 2025
South Korea pivots from labor expansion to economic realism after major reform
Labor minister’s cautious stance on banning overnight deliveries signals a new emphasis on stability, protecting SMEs
November 13, 2025
Lee orders ministry to revamp practice of criminally punishing defamation cases
Push now spans Criminal Act and telecom law, pairing decriminalization of truth with harsher penalties for hate speech
November 13, 2025
A deadly immigration raid triggers scrutiny of South Korea’s aggressive tactics
Seoul’s crackdown on undocumented workers has exposed tensions between attracting foreign labor and protecting jobs
November 12, 2025
South Korea aims to cut up to 61% in emissions by 2035 despite industry warning
Industry warns of cost shock and tech gaps as new NDC anchors 2018 emissions as fixed baseline for 2035 cuts
November 12, 2025
South Korea in October 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to 28, 2025, and key outlook for November 2025
October 31, 2025
Bank of Korea chief rejects liquidity easing as Seoul housing pressures persist
Rhee Chang-yong aligns with Seoul’s Oct. 15 housing curbs, signaling policy restraint before this week’s rate decision
October 21, 2025
