South Korean student in Cambodia was tortured to death, autopsy confirms
The final forensic report from South Korea’s National Forensic Service concluded that the 22-year-old victim died from traumatic shock, with visible injuries consistent with…
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Cheap AI tools fuel teen-driven rise in deepfake sex crimes in South Korea
Between November 2024 and October 2025, South Korean police apprehended 3,557 individuals for cybersexual violence. Among suspects linked to these crimes, nearly 62 percent were…
South Korean travel to Southeast Asia takes a hit amid Cambodia trafficking crisis
October departures from South Korea to Southeast Asia dropped 7.25 percent overall, with Cambodia down 15.4 percent.
As Korean youth exit restaurant jobs, foreign students step in — and grow essential
Despite wages that can reach $10.20 per hour, employers say it’s harder to hire local workers. Instead, part-time job listings are drawing students from abroad, many of whom are…
South Korean president Kim Dae-jung’s Nobel medal, protester’s clothes recognised as heritage
The Korea Heritage Service announced Wednesday that the two items, representing Korea’s struggles and triumphs in modern history, are among 10 selected for the new designation,…
South Korea can’t live without dawn delivery. Can it still protect the workers behind it?
For tens of millions of South Koreans, ultra-fast overnight delivery is not just a convenience. It’s almost a lifeline. But this level of speed comes with hidden costs.
South Korea to count same-sex couples as spouses in census for first time
A quiet census update marks first recognition of same-sex couples in South Korea's government statistics.
Tourists in Korea are skipping iconic dishes to eat what locals eat every day
Convenience store meals, coffee, and fast food have been seeing strong growth in tourists' food purchases.
Loopholes in foreigner ID checks expose flaws in Korea’s mobile registration system
Some foreign nationals can sign up for South Korean mobile phone services before entering the country with only a copy of their passport, a shortcut that bypasses identity…
Korean workplace still seen as ‘men’s world’ despite rise in female executives
A nationwide survey released Sunday by labour rights group Workplace Gapjil 119 found that nearly 7 in 10 (69.8 percent) of employees believe women continue to face major barriers…