Visa waivers to Japan resume, with expectations for economic recovery
With the visa waiver program reinstated, visitors from 68 countries and regions are able to stay in Japan for up to 90 days without a visa.
Lee Jung-Youn
Half of Korea’s sex offenders against children, disabled avoid jail terms
Despite the strengthening of measures, critics say that the court is still far too lenient on perpetrators.
Calls grow for legal measures to protect minors from metaverse sex crimes
Some cases are not even considered illegal under current laws, such as sexual harassment against virtual avatars.
Sex crime chat room still near us, this time using deepfakes
Digital chat rooms that share or sell deepfake pornographic content have remained prevalent despite provisions to punish related crimes implemented two years ago.
North Korea maintains hard line against “audacious initiative”
Amid the North's ongoing provocations and ridicule, South Korean military authorities and the US have maintained a firm status.
Are young politicians just a marketing gimmick?
Jang Mi, a 23-year-old college student, said she feels like young politicians were considered no more than “a simple accessory to add a fresh, young image to ossified parties”.
6 out of 10 digital sex crimes in South Korea found to target minors: South Korean government data
Among the victims of overall sexual violence cases, women accounted for the majority with 88 percent.
Demand for ‘online seizure search’ raised amid another ‘Nth Room’ crime
The proposed method, however, faces criticism as a violation of basic human rights.
North Korea uses Liberation Day as another opportunity to call for loyalty for the Kims
The government also strongly condemned Japan for maintaining a hostile attitude toward North Korea without apologizing for its colonial rule and war crimes.
Backlash against lowering elementary school entry age intensifies
Educators slam S. Korean government's plans to gradually lower the enrollment age at elementary schools to 5 years old starting in 2025.