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For the first time, South Korea’s economically inactive population among young adults has surpassed 500,000, with 30-somethings exiting the workforce at record rates. Experts warn of severe long-term consequences if urgent labor reforms are not implemented.

Busan’s AI hub strategy promises innovation, but lacks clear execution. Can the city truly transform into a global AI leader, or is it just another tech branding effort?

Are K-Beauty brands exaggerating their skincare claims? The government is cracking down on misleading ‘medical-like’ marketing, shutting down 144 deceptive product ads.

Busan is pushing to become a global wellness and medical tourism hub, but is its strategy truly effective? Critics argue that grouping wellness and medical tourism under one policy could weaken the city’s competitiveness in both industries.

Busan, South Korea, is the first metropolitan city to introduce ethical guidelines for AI in governance. But can public officials handle AI responsibly?

Busan is rethinking its roads and green spaces, integrating nature into urban infrastructure to improve livability, sustainability, and pedestrian access.

South Korea’s prison system is bursting at the seams, with overcrowding rates soaring above 124% nationwide. Inside packed cells, inmates face deteriorating conditions, increased violence, and a lack of resources.

Busan’s economy is in decline while Incheon surpasses it in GDP and population. Can Korea’s first metropolitan city reclaim its position?