Poor Emotional Labor Conditions
The national government looks to protect workers involved in emotional labor, but almost half of them still suffer from poor conditions.
Fight Against Plastic Bump Against Residual COVID Costs
The Moon Administration wants to resume rules aimed at reducing plastic waste, but consumers and small business owners are wary.
Contentious Domestic Discourse Around Japan
Even when there are no direct diplomatic tensions between Japan and South Korea, negative sentiments towards Japan permeate Korean society.
South Korea’s Persistent Maritime Challenges
The navy’s new frigate enhances maritime deterrence capability in response to anticipated future provocations from North Korea.
Climate Change Mitigation and Job Growth Go Hand-in-hand
South Korean policymakers have long promoted green technology not only for carbon neutrality but also for its capacity to create jobs.
Discussions Around Special Envoys Signal Potential New Foreign Policy
The president-elect’s initial push to break with tradition may reveal the incoming administration’s desire to chart a different foreign policy direction.
Bipartisan Employment of Anti-Women Online Discourse
Online speculation around how different female celebrities may have voted reveals how partisans increasingly prioritize group loyalty over values.
South Korea Confronts Dangerous Workplaces
South Korea has an industrial safety issue, but the new law which focuses on criminal prosecution after accidents does not address the heart of the problem.
Secondhand Shopping Offers Style, Sustainability
The growing secondhand market offers younger generations of Koreas a way to demonstrate both style and substance through “value shopping”
Municipal Attempts to Tackle National Issues
Although the income gap is a nationwide problem, Seoul municipal government is taking the initiative to put forward potential solutions.