2014 Sewol ferry disaster in South Korea left scars that never healed
The sinking, which killed 304 including 250 teenagers on a school trip, traumatised the nation for years.
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Seoul should bolster diplomatic ties with Moscow to deter North Korean threats: think tank
To prevent Russia’s expansion of military aid to North Korea, Seoul must diplomatically seek ways that lead to ending the Ukraine war—a step further than simply watching the…
ADHD patients in South Korea caught in pill shortage
Methylphenidate is often misunderstood as a “study aid,” falsely believed to enhance academic performance for otherwise healthy students.
South Korea’s top policymakers to visit US next week amid push for tariff relief
Seoul treads carefully as Washington proposes linking trade relief to military and energy deals.
First Korean lesbian dating reality show to stream on Wavve
“ToGetHer" follows participants searching for romantic connections through various activities, such as going on dates and writing letters to one another, while living together…
Indonesia tightens rules on foreign banks, targeting Korean financial firms
Korean lenders are under pressure from Indonesian financial authorities to establish local holding companies.
Why Korean music charts still matter for K-pop artists
A music critic warned that aiming too early for international success without local traction can backfire.
Are you really ‘ugly’ before your period?
Doctors say it is this hormone surge — particularly the spike in progesterone — that can make people feel "off." But it is important to remember that these reactions are part…
With less than 50 days to go, South Korea’s presidential primaries take shape
The early presidential election takes place after the Constitutional Court's unanimous ruling to confirm the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched martial…
Koreans in their late 20s face worst job market in 12 years
The downturn is driven by a shrinking economy, a plunge in job openings, and a growing preference for experienced hires.