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Martial Law: What just happened in Korea?
Martial Law: What just happened in Korea?
Lee Ji Woo
Late night on Tuesday, December 3rd, President Yoon Seok-yeol declared emergency martial law on national television, sending shockwaves throughout the country. All media showed live footage of the ...
A Kyopo’s quest to find their place in the world
A Kyopo’s quest to find their place in the world
Lee Chan-woo
Kyopo: The Spocks and Clark Kents All Around Us Think about all the television shows starring a human-like being who looks very much like us, but doesn’t understand anything about our culture, or w...
Save some SPACE for gold
Save some SPACE for gold
Lee Seo-jin
The spot price of gold hit a record high of $2,364 per ounce in April. This is a significant rise, as gold was traded at $2,000 per ounce merely a year ago. This means that gold prices are up 16.5%...
Overcrowding in prisons: The overlooked dilemma of contemporary Korean society
Overcrowding in prisons: The overlooked dilemma of contemporary Korean society
Kim Suk-hee
In November 2017, the television series Prison Playbook took South Korea by storm. The series displayed various aspects of life in prison, ranging from the reformation programs to the punishments a...
The high costs of living in Korea: How young adults afford their space to live
The high costs of living in Korea: How young adults afford their space to live
Jeong Yoon-ah
Having a place to live is a fundamental part of our well-being and happiness. Over the past few years, South Korea has been facing housing problems, as the supply of houses does not meet the demand...
Korea’s forgotten community — The overseas Chinese in Korea
Korea’s forgotten community — The overseas Chinese in Korea
Wei Chen Low
South Korea’s rapid modernization and progressive transition into a globalized country has led to a greater inflow of immigrant groups in the past few decades. Among these immigrant communities res...
The downfall of teachers’ authority
The downfall of teachers’ authority
Lee Seo-jin
The death of a 23-year-old Seoi Elementary School teacher in July 2023 sparked thousands of teachers across South Korea to demand proper protection of teachers’ rights. It also alerted Korean citiz...
Sharenting: Are parents protecting or imperiling children?
Sharenting: Are parents protecting or imperiling children?
Baek Ji-min
Last year, Korean actress Lee Si-young shared photos of her trip to Busan with her son on social media. She posted pictures of her going swimming and walking along the beach with her son. However, ...
The Korean demographic cliff: a pressing danger
The Korean demographic cliff: a pressing danger
Kim Ji-woo
In a world where fertility rates are declining, Korea finds itself at the forefront of this unsettling trend. The phenomenon, initially observed in Europe in the 1980s, has been extending its reach...
Malicious Trademark Squatting: A Growing Threat to Brands and Businesses
Malicious Trademark Squatting: A Growing Threat to Brands and Businesses
Oh Ju-yi
BTS, Pengsoo, Girls’ Generation, and Youngtak Makgeolli. These are all brands that the public is familiar with. But these are also well-known trademarks that have been unlawfully seized by others. ...
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