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Sejong remains suspended between vision and execution — caught in legal ambiguity, administrative inefficiency, and real estate hype.

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.

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 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

South Korea will enact 97 new laws in April, including expanded parental leave rights for students, tougher penalties for deepfake sex crimes involving minors, and new low-emission zones in cities.

From discounted hotel stays to half-price museum entries, Korea’s Digital Tourism Residency Card now covers 44 regions—nearly half of the country's officially designated depopulation zones. The government hopes to turn travelers into catalysts for regional revival.