While dog meat consumption has been a tradition in Korea for centuries, younger generations are voicing their aversion to the custom.

A new policy will subsidize public transportation fees for young adults, marking the first of many plans to support this cohort’s transition from childhood.

Many restaurants and stores have not adapted to the demographic transition, leading to inadequate nutritional intake for single-person households.

South Korea’s previous responses to social isolation have not been successful, resulting in improvements in policy to address the root of the issue.

As single-person households become increasingly common and birthrates continue to fall, lawmakers are forced to adapt to reverse demographic trends.

Even when there are no direct diplomatic tensions between Japan and South Korea, negative sentiments towards Japan permeate Korean society.