Although K-pop groups and fans promote progressive causes, the industry’s underlying consumerism counteract the push for sustainability.

The generalized labeling of anger-related crimes may prevent the government from devising a policy response that addresses any underlying social causes.

Benchmarking the example set by Sweden, bringing more women into the workforce may be the solution to reversing the fertility rate decline in South Korea.

South Korea’s LGBTQ community continues to face barriers to enjoying full civil rights as ambivalence and homophobia embolden political discrimination.

The system sought to free up private sector resources to hire more youths, but it has exacerbated insecurity of older workers.

Despite South Korea’s growing green energy technology exports, its flagship corporations and the government are hesitant to make deeper commitments.