Ethnic diversity in South Korea’s military is rising, but policies lag, exposing troops to bias, barriers
Military expects 10,000 minority soldiers by 2030, but language barriers and bias undermine integration of these troops.
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Thinness obsession prompts diet drug misuse in South Korea
Despite their medical purpose, anti-obesity drugs have quickly become popular for aesthetic weight loss.
US tariff cuts on Korean autos, aircraft ease export uncertainty
Retroactive 15% duties follow investment deal, giving Korean companies more room to navigate US market risks.
Seoul eases travel advisory for Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, keeps restrictions in high-risk regions
Authorities said the adjustment reflects improvements in public safety, particularly in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, following Cambodia’s intensified crackdown on scam-related…
Presidential office confirms 6 South Koreans detained in North Korea, vows efforts to release them
The six citizens, including three North Koreans who had defected to South Korea, have been held in the North on charges of espionage and others since between 2013 and 2016.
South Korea’s nuclear submarine gamble raises prospect of underwater arms race in Asia
Seoul has long sought to join the elite group of nations operating nuclear submarines to counter North Korea. US President Donald Trump's approval removed a key barrier by…
Nearly half of South Korean teens regularly skip breakfast: data
Other indicators of teen dietary habits also raised concern. For example, about 27 percent reported eating fast food at least three times a week—slightly down from 28.9 percent…
Seoul’s search for stability: political turmoil underscores need for a consistent North Korea policy
Observers say domestic instability in the South has increasingly become entangled with North Korea–related decision-making, often in ways that undermine both deterrence and…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ dominates YouTube Korea’s hot songs in 2025
YouTube Korea's 2025 trend list highlights creator Choo Sung-hoon and Netflix hits from 'KPop Demon Hunters,' to 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' and 'Squid Game.'
How an heiress became K-pop’s most-watched rookie
From chaebol roots to late-blooming idol, Annie charted her own path to the stage.