Why SPC’s Bread Empire Is Built on a Pattern of Preventable Tragedy
As another fatal accident hits SPC, South Korea's food giant faces growing criticism over its safety record, legal impunity, and ethical blind spots.
K-Melon Rises: How Korea’s Chamoe Is Poised for Global Fruit Fame
South Korea’s chamoe, once a domestic summer staple, is now winning over global consumers thanks to export breakthroughs and high-tech farming.
SKT Data Breach Shows Why Korea Needs Punitive Damages
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.
Why Sejong Still Isn’t Working
Sejong remains suspended between vision and execution — caught in legal ambiguity, administrative inefficiency, and real estate hype.
South Korea Eases Redevelopment Rules Amid Deepening Housing Slump
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is expanding criteria for aging buildings and easing regulatory hurdles — a move that could accelerate long-stalled neighborhood overhauls, but also raises concerns about long-term housing equity and planning.
Hyperloop or Hype? The High-Speed Trap in South Korea’s Transport Vision
South Korea’s plan to shrink the country with a 1,200 km/h train promises speed, sustainability, and regional revival. But if history is any guide, faster trains may only bring faster inequality.
South Korea’s Medical Tourism Surges to Record 1.17 Million Foreign Patients in 2024
South Korea's healthcare diplomacy reached a new milestone in 2024, drawing over 1.17 million foreign patients—a 93% surge year-on-year. But as Seoul dominates and cosmetic care fuels demand, deeper questions arise over sustainability and public health equity