Medical care out of reach on 60% of South Korea’s inhabited islands
Hospital ships serve as lifelines for islanders but remain outside the legal framework.
Yoon Min-sik
Nearly 1 in 5 Korean science Ph.D.s plan to leave Korea
They are planning to move abroad, raising concerns about a potential outflow of highly trained researchers from key science and technology fields.
Spring in South Korea arrives with a sting—bad air
Ultrafine dust, an unwelcome March guest, arrives just as South Koreans shake off winter and start enjoying the outdoors.
‘Nothing even happened’: Impeached S. Korean President Yoon’s view of martial law fiasco in own words
The suspended leader, during the fifth hearing of his impeachment trial Tuesday, refuted charges against him by saying that not much had happened during the six hours of martial…
President Yoon’s arrest possible in theory, but has many obstacles
President Yoon Suk Yeol, who narrowly avoided impeachment Saturday, faces investigations from three of the nation’s major investigative agencies amid massive political backlash…
South Korea’s Sports Ministry confirms irregularities in national soccer coach hiring
Sports Ministry confirms allegations of wrongful actions by the soccer federation, but does not say Hong Myung-bo's contract is invalid.
Boy’s emergency medical treatment delayed 2 hours due to staff shortage in Busan hospital
While the boy's condition turned out to not be fatal, the mother told local media that she was terrified that her son may not be able to receive treatment during the two-hour…
‘Keep IU off the grass’: Soccer fans oppose K-pop concerts at Seoul World Cup Stadium
Holding concerts at Seoul World Cup Stadium is being challenged by some soccer fans complaining that nonsports events there have crucial detrimental effects on the field.
43% of South Koreans aged 20-49 do not plan to have kids: survey
A substantial number of respondents said, however, they would consider changing their minds if government policies and corporate support for it were significantly expanded.
Percentage of younger employees drops at major Korean companies: report
The shift in demographics was more pronounced in the information technology and electronics industry, which marked a drop of 5.3 percentage points in the youngest age group –…