Outdated gender roles keep South Korea’s wage gap stubbornly high: labor union survey
The figure is the largest among OECD nations at 31.2 percent, according to a new survey.
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Oscar-winning South Korean director Bong Joon-ho faces backlash over Blackpink comment
Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho is facing criticism from fans of Blackpink's Lisa after he did not include the name of the Thai star while naming Blackpink members in a recent…
Accidental fighter jet bombing in South Korea leaves 29 injured, including 15 civilians
Pilot error is suspected to have caused the accidental bombing as one of the pilots of the jets entered the wrong target coordinates prior to takeoff, according to another Air…
Selling sex, selling dreams: Sex workers in Korean cinema
From "Western princesses" to hostesses, Korea's turbulent modern history can be traced through the stories of those who bore its heaviest costs.
South Koreans report higher level of depression in 2024: survey
Income was found to have a significant impact on people's happiness and their perception of their own social status.
South Korea urged to adopt bitcoin reserve, won-backed stablecoin amid Trump’s crypto push
Countries like Switzerland and Japan have already taken significant steps in this direction.
Korean drama ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ explores love, life spanning decades
The series set on Jeju Island follows the romantic narrative of Ae-soon (Lee) and Gwan-sik (Park). The series sees the characters and their relationship later in life as well,…
South Korean fighter jet accidentally drops bombs on civilian village, injuring seven
The live-fire drill was part of joint exercises involving the South Korean Air Force and Army, and US Forces Korea, with multiple fighter jets, including the F-35A, F-15K, KF-16…
Demand growing for K-pop shows in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan: Will China loosen Hallyu ban?
China has maintained a de facto ban on Korean entertainment and cultural products since 2016, following Seoul’s decision to deploy a US antimissile battery on the Korean…
South Korea ups ante in chips, AI with US$34.4 policy financing
A new visa initiative is expected to boost the country’s high-tech workforce with global talent.