K-pop romance scam surge prompts South Korea–Brazil police alliance
The agreement marks the first formal cooperation framework between the police agencies of the two countries.
Lim Jae-seong
In South Korea, grades dominate parent talks with elementary students
According to a recent report by the Ministry of Education, the proportion of elementary school students who said they discuss their grades or academic performance with their…
Flight crews criticised for long-term, unattended use of Starbucks seats in Seoul
The owner said the incidents occurred in the mornings, when flight attendants visiting the US Embassy for visa interviews left their bags at the cafe.
Why Korean cities are competing to host nuclear reactors
The once-shunned facilities gain renewed appeal for regional towns confronting a population decline.
Young Koreans show renewed interest in marriage: survey
The change appears to be driven by evolving perceptions. Marriage is now more widely seen as a result of personal affection rather than social obligation, while concerns that…
Study shows South Korea’s teen smoking rate spikes in high school
The spread of electronic cigarettes was identified as a major contributing factor, particularly among girls.
Weight-loss shots pile up in Seoul while high-risk regions go without
This demand-driven supply pattern has prompted concerns over limited access for patients in non-metropolitan regions, where obesity rates tend to be higher.
How far should abortion limits stretch in Korea?
Renewed deadlock fears and legal vacuum concerns rise amid stark differences across bills on punishment and abortion allowances.
Filipina caregivers earn half the Korean average: study
An expert said the caregivers were treated as replaceable labour rather than rights-bearing workers, despite being recruited through a government program.
More than 1 in 7 newborns in South Korea conceived through infertility treatment
Share of total newborns who were artificially conceived jumps 70% over five years as increase comes amid shrinking overall birth rate.