Opinion

In South Korea, the public service sector, long valued for its job security and social prestige, is currently facing an unprecedented challenge. A significant wave of resignations among newly appointed public servants, predominantly from the MZ generation, has emerged as a critical issue. This demographic, encompassing those born from the

In the rapidly urbanizing landscape of South Korea, urban redevelopment projects have become a focal point of both economic hope and social controversy. These initiatives, aimed at transforming aging infrastructures and residential areas into modernized urban centers, are pivotal in shaping the future of Korean cities. However, they are also

Urban rail systems have become a cornerstone in the strategy to alleviate urban traffic congestion and foster sustainable development within rapidly growing metropolitan areas. These systems not only provide a high-capacity, reliable mode of transport but also contribute significantly to reducing local emissions and enhancing the overall quality of urban

In a stark revelation that spotlights a looming demographic crisis, South Korea's total fertility rate has taken a precipitous plunge, now teetering on the edge of the 0.6 range. This figure, drawn from the latest statistics released by the Korean Statistical Office, paints a grim picture of

A heated debate simmers, pitting the government against its medical practitioners over a policy aimed at significantly increasing the number of medical school admissions. At the core of this contention lies a proposed surge in medical student quotas by 2,000, a decision driven by the government's intent

Urban development and housing have long stood at the crossroads of economic growth and environmental sustainability in South Korea. In recent decades, the trend of creating new towns from greenbelt lands or agricultural areas overnight has escalated, turning affordable plots into expensive residential zones. This process, heavily influenced by speculative