What it costs and spending limits running for president in South Korea
With W58.8b ($41.3m) spending cap per candidate, fundraising becomes a fierce battleground.
Work-life balance or economic risk? Korea debates 4.5-day work week ahead of election
Liberal frontrunner Lee Jae-myung pledges shorter workweek, stirring anxiety among businesses.
South Korea’s presidential candidates launch campaigns with 3 weeks to go
The early contours of the contest are emerging, with Lee Jae-myung of the main liberal Democratic Party of Korea holding a commanding lead in the polls. Meanwhile, Kim Moon-soo of…
South Korean politicians use ‘mukbang,’ YouTube livestreaming to engage with voters
This culture of connecting with fans through casual livestreaming is a staple of the K-pop industry, but has now seeped into the realm of politics.
When YouTube replaces TV, news and politics: what South Korea learned the hard way in 20 years
More than just entertainment, YouTube has become the dominant stage for news, activism, disinformation and cultural exports, reshaping South Korea’s digital life more profoundly…