President Yoon vows to combat school violence amid bullying case fallout
The president also committed to enhancing the government's role in education and care, and providing more “equitable and diversified” educational opportunities.
South Korea
Tax, interest repayments eat up 27% of South Korean’s income
As non-consumption expenditures increase, disposable income used for the personal consumption of goods and services decreases.
Population disaster looming for South Korea
Concerns that the country’s population decrease may be becoming permanent are mounting as the low birthrate and aging of society persist.
In Seoul, Ukrainians and Russians protest against war
Chants denouncing Russia rung around the square near Russian embassy, as Ukraine supporters and anti-war demonstrators gathered.
More Korean women think marriage, childbirth unnecessary: Survey
The study suggested that the importance of marriage and childbirth appear to be connected to respondents' perception of Korean society.
Intensive probe launched into South Korea’s liquor prices amid inflation woes
With prices of beer products expected to go up following a tax hike in April, the local liquor industry is widely expected to raise the prices of soju as well.
Yoon’s office under fire over vetting processfor state police investigation chief
Former prosecutor Chung Sun-sin resigned hours after his appointment, as criticism built up over his son's verbal abuse of his classmate five years ago.
Top 0.1% of wealthy South Koreans made 70 times more than median income earners in 2021
On average, the annual income of the top 1 per cent was tallied at 470 million won, 17.7 times that of median income earners.
BTS’ J-Hope to join South Korean military
The move comes months after Jin, the oldest BTS member, first joined the Army, and in line with the announcement that all members of the boy band plan to fulfil their military…
Bank of Korea freezes rate, forecasts fading inflation
Bank of Korea governor Rhee Chang-yong stressed the decision was based on fading inflation, at a press conference held after a rate-setting meeting.