Opinion

Is Coupang’s retail empire unstoppable? As e-commerce thrives, Korean small businesses face extinction—or a transformation. Can they adapt in a Coupang-dominated market?

Busan faces a critical turning point as young professionals leave in search of better jobs. Can the city reverse its decline and reinvent itself as a thriving hub for talent, innovation, and growth? Explore the challenges, economic impact, and strategies that could shape Busan’s future.

In Korea’s fast-paced society, the pursuit of convenience has made cheap, disposable products and ultra-processed foods a staple of daily life. From single-use plastics to calorie-dense packaged meals, these items offer affordability and practicality to time-pressed households. But hidden beneath their veneer of convenience is an uncomfortable reality: their

South Korea is grappling with an unprecedented demographic crisis, marked by a record-low fertility rate and an aging population. The nation, once celebrated for its rapid economic growth and bustling cities, now faces the stark reality of a shrinking and graying populace. This trend not only threatens the sustainability of

South Korea's democracy, celebrated as one of Asia's most vibrant and resilient, faced a critical test with the recent martial law controversy. The attempt to invoke such an extreme measure during a period of political unrest shocked citizens and drew widespread condemnation, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in

South Korea’s remarkable economic growth over the past decades has been largely driven by centralized development centered around Seoul and its surrounding regions. As the capital city, Seoul has become a global hub for political, economic, and cultural activities, attracting resources, population, and investments at an unprecedented scale. However,