Opinion

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Rapid Progress, Cultural Divides: Understanding South Korea’s Generational Conflict

In recent decades, South Korea has emerged as…

By Maru Kim

The Resilient Spirit of Busan’s Evictees

Busan, a dynamic port city anchored on the…

By Maru Kim

Healthcare for Sale: South Korea’s Troubling Shift Toward Privatization

South Korea's healthcare system stands as a paragon…

By Maru Kim

Retail’s Privacy Paradox: Navigating the Data Dilemma

The Ubiquity of Data Collection Imagine this familiar…

By Maru Kim

Why Are Busan’s Department Stores Transforming into Mixed-Use Complexes?

In recent years, the city of Busan has…

By Maru Kim

South Korea’s Journey in Global Food Security and Sustainability

Global Food Price Fluctuations in 2022 The year…

By Maru Kim

Chrono-Urbanism in Action: Busan’s Path to a ’15-Minute City’ Future

The 21st century has seen urban areas become…

By Maru Kim

The Seoul Phenomenon and Shadow of Regional Diminishment

In the heart of the Korean Peninsula stands…

By Maru Kim

Busan’s Medical Tourism: Ambition, Reality, and The Path Forward

In the rapidly evolving arena of medical tourism,…

By Maru Kim