Reporting and analysis on South Korea’s national affairs, government, elections, policy, and the broader forces shaping public life.
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Coverage of Korean public affairs, institutions, and national developments, including their consequences for Busan and the wider policy agenda.
Luxury apartment complexes in South Korea promised hotel-style amenities like daily breakfast and curated community spaces. But behind the marketing lies a fragile model that is unraveling under cost, conflict, and neglect.
A telecom giant, a cultural platform, and a state-backed financial guarantor—all paralyzed by basic cyberattacks. The real problem isn’t cutting-edge hackers. It’s a security culture that lags far behind the systems it’s meant to protect.
South Korea’s high school credit system promised flexibility and student choice. But staffing gaps, grading flaws, and private consulting are undermining reform.
As AI becomes a quiet co-author in South Korea’s school evaluations, universities are asking a new question: is this a teacher’s voice—or a machine’s?
A vague clause targeting "violent extremism" in South Korea’s most-used messaging app has triggered fears of political overreach, digital self-censorship, and systemic mistrust.
South Korea’s judiciary and legal training remain rooted in test-based elitism shaped by colonial and authoritarian legacies. Calls for reform now seek to replace inherited authority with experience, accountability, and democratic legitimacy.
South Korea's labor market weakened sharply in May 2025, with the job openings-to-seekers ratio falling to 0.37—the lowest for May since 1998.
As the dust settles from South Korea’s high-stakes snap election, President Lee Jae-myung inherits a deeply divided country where inflation, climate crisis, and social fragmentation have eroded public trust.
South Korea’s planned cities were meant to offer modern urban life. Instead, they’re full of vacancy. This is a story about cities without citizens.
As another fatal accident hits SPC, South Korea's food giant faces growing criticism over its safety record, legal impunity, and ethical blind spots.
South Korea’s chamoe, once a domestic summer staple, is now winning over global consumers thanks to export breakthroughs and high-tech farming.
SK Telecom’s massive breach compromised more than personal data—it exposed the cryptographic backbone of South Korea’s mobile infrastructure. Now, experts warn, replacing SIM cards isn’t nearly enough.
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