When a Society Forgets Why It Exists
What happens when education produces elite professionals, but not ethical citizens? When the smartest people in the room are more interested in protecting their privilege than shaping society?
Maru Kim
South Korea Expands Digital Tourism Residency Program to Revitalize Shrinking Regions
From discounted hotel stays to half-price museum entries, Korea’s Digital Tourism Residency Card now covers 44 regions—nearly half of the country's officially designated depopulation zones. The government hopes to turn travelers into catalysts for regional revival.
Busan Bets Big on Hydrogen Express Rail — But Can BuTX Deliver?
Busan is racing to complete BuTX, a hydrogen-powered express rail set to open with Gadeokdo Airport by 2030. But unstable terrain, unproven tech, and limited public data raise red flags.
AI in Schools, Apathy at Polls: Busan's Education at a Crossroads
Busan’s education system faces AI disruption, inequality, and public apathy. Can a new superintendent reshape the future of learning?
Can the 15-Minute City Climb? Rethinking Urban Equity in the Hills of Busan
As the 15-minute city model spreads, Busan tests its limits—facing elevation, equity, and the future of urban design.
Busan Launches Landmark R&D District—but the Real Test Is Just Beginning
Busan has greenlit its 1.74 million m² R&D innovation district, aiming to decentralize economic growth and compete with Seoul—can it attract talent and deliver real regional growth?
Korean Education Is Producing Elites—But Not Democratic Citizens
Beneath Korea’s academic success lies a quieter crisis: classrooms that prioritize competition over citizenship, conformity over critical thought. As inequality deepens and public trust erodes, we must ask: Are we educating for democracy—or against it?