Busan’s Ocean Film Festival Makes Waves at Global Marine Summit
As the world’s top policymakers prepare to tackle urgent marine issues at the 10th Our Ocean Conference, Busan offers a cinematic perspective on ocean protection.
Maru Kim
Why AI-Generated Beauty Leaves Us Cold
Generative AI can now produce images, messages, and moods designed to feel deeply human. But increasingly, audiences report a strange detachment—even unease. This isn’t about bad design. It’s about what happens to human psychology when emotional signals no longer come from real people.
Busan’s AI-Enhanced PR Push Faces Backlash Over Substance and Strategy
Busan’s district offices have embraced AI-generated 'Ghibli-style' visuals to promote local attractions, yet critics argue the move prioritizes virality over values.
Busan Bets on Bold Architecture to Redefine Urban Identity
Busan is making a calculated leap toward design innovation, relaxing height, setback, and landscaping restrictions in exchange for architectural creativity and civic utility.
No One Above the Constitution: South Korea’s Next Chapter
South Korea’s democracy passed the test—barely. To avoid the next constitutional crisis, the nation must rethink how power is distributed, monitored, and restrained.
The Ethics of Control: Can CBDCs Uphold Freedom in a Digital Age?
CBDCs promise greater efficiency and transparency—but also raise a deeper question: what happens when your money is no longer just yours, but encoded with rules from above? The debate is no longer just about technology, but trust—and the future of citizenship.
Currency as Strategy: Why South Korea Must Lead the Next Financial Order
While inflation remains moderate by global standards, its psychological impact is profound. Koreans increasingly feel disconnected from the value of money. A redenomination of the won could restore intuitive clarity, re-anchor economic perception, and reaffirm the credibility of state institutions.