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The Healthful Allure of Makgeolli

The Healthful Allure of Makgeolli

Makgeolli, an ancient and revered Korean alcoholic beverage crafted from rice, has captured the hearts of Koreans for countless generations. Frequently dubbed "Korean rice wine," this cloudy, mildly sweet libation has garnered international attention for its distinctive flavor and cultural value. While makgeolli is predominantly celebrated as a

Pension Reform Battles in France and South Korea Highlight Complexities and Societal Impact

Pension Reform Battles in France and South Korea Highlight Complexities and Societal Impact

The ongoing unrest in France following the adoption of controversial pension reforms highlights the complexities and deep societal impact of addressing such issues. Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne bypassed a parliamentary vote by invoking Article 49.3, a constitutional clause that allows the government to pass a bill without parliamentary approval.

Korea's Proposed 69-Hour Work Week Exposes Deep-Rooted Issues of Overwork

Korea's Proposed 69-Hour Work Week Exposes Deep-Rooted Issues of Overwork

The South Korean government's controversial proposal to increase the maximum work week from 52 to 69 hours has sparked intense debates over work-life balance, worker's rights, and the issue of overwork or 'kwarosa' – death from overwork. President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration argues

Korea's Agricultural Land Restrictions Limit Urban Farming Opportunities

Korea's Agricultural Land Restrictions Limit Urban Farming Opportunities

South Korea has one of the most advanced economies in Asia, with a highly urbanized population and a strong focus on technology and innovation. However, the country also faces several challenges related to food security, environmental sustainability, and climate change. One of the solutions that have been proposed to address

Korea's Proposed 69 Hour Work Plan Sparks Health Concerns

Korea's Proposed 69 Hour Work Plan Sparks Health Concerns

South Korea's conservative government has proposed a controversial plan to increase the legal cap on weekly work hours from 52 to 69. The move has sparked a backlash from trade unions, employees, and women's groups who fear that the plan will hurt work-life balance in a

Japan's population decline is a much bigger risk to civilization

Japan's population decline is a much bigger risk to civilization

Japan's population decline has once again caught the attention of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who tweeted about it, warning that the "rest of the world is trending to follow." Musk cited a U.S. report on the Japanese health ministry's preliminary data showing that

Living in High-Rise Apartments: A Potential Threat to Mental Health

Living in High-Rise Apartments: A Potential Threat to Mental Health

South Korea's love for high-rise apartments is growing at an astonishing pace, with the country's total area of building permits for high-rise buildings with 30 floors or more reaching 16.65 million square meters in 2022, marking the second consecutive year of expansion. A recent study