In April 2025, SK telecom, South Korea’s largest mobile carrier, experienced a major security breach when its internal systems were infected with malware, resulting in the leak of USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) information for approximately 23 million subscribers. This incident has spar
Reselling limited edition sneakers at a premium has become increasingly popular among people in their 20s. It is what many now call “sneaker tech.” The term may seem unusual at first, but it reflects a smart and realistic strategy. In the face of inflation, rising living costs, and uncertain job pro
Last March, a wildfire that started in Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, quickly spread across the region with strong winds. More than 30 people lost their lives, and tens of thousands suddenly became victims. Villages were covered in ash, vast forest areas were destroyed, and numerous cultural heritage si
North Korean defectors are individuals who have left their homeland due to political, economic, and human rights reasons and have come to South Korea. They fled the oppressive environment they experienced in North Korean society in search of freedom and human rights. However, adapting to a new socie
Walking down the street, you can easily spot young men in military uniforms. Their numbers increase, particularly in transportation hubs like the East Seoul Terminal or Seoul Station. To those unfamiliar, it might seem like a war is taking place, but these are simply soldiers either returning from,
The issue of pro-Japanese collaborators remains one of the most contentious unfinished legacies in modern Korean history. Despite Korea’s liberation in 1945, many individuals who had actively collaborated with the Japanese colonial government retained their influence in politics, the economy, and th
At the outset of 2025, South Korea faced a tragic event. On December 29th, 2024, a Jeju Air passenger plane crashed at Muan Airport, leading to a profound national mourning for the lives lost. The incident overshadowed the festive Christmas season as the victims’ diverse heartbreaking stories stirre
Recently, dating violence and homicide have emerged as significant social issues in South Korea. Last month, the public became aware of a famous Korean YouTuber's experience with dating violence, highlighting the severity of the issue and bringing it to the forefront of societal concerns. Despite on
A press conference by “ADOR” CEO Min Hee-jin in which she made arguments against “Hybe Entertainment” stirred Korea. Coincidentally, this event occurred simultaneously with a summit between President Yoon Suk-yeol and the opposition party leader on April 29th, 2024. Despite its political significanc
The medical strike in Korea, where doctors who oppose the increase in a number of doctors being admitted into medical schools are resigning, has become an ongoing major social issue. Doctors say they cannot agree to the medical reform that has not been fully discussed, and they emphasize that refusi
In February 2024, the social networking service X (formerly Twitter) created a buzz around the world when a sexually inappropriate image with Taylor Swift’s face manipulated on it was spread. Despite the eventual removal of the photo by X on the 24th, it had already garnered more than 47 million vie
Recently, concerns have risen regarding Japan’s discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. There is a speculation that the radioactively contaminated water can not only destroy the marine ecosystem but also threaten the health and safety of the people who consume seafood
Last July 18th, an elementary school teacher in Seoul took her own life after suffering from conflicts between students and malicious complaints from parents. As this became known, many people expressed regret for the teacher who died young nationwide. Many teachers have continued to express their c
The pension system is a significant and much discussed problem in many countries. Especially, Korea has a deep concern about the depletion of funds. On March 31st, the National Pension Fund Projection Committee announced the results of evaluating the National Pension Fund’s finances. According to th
The issue about victims of forced labor by Japan remains unresolved decades later. On March 6th, 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a so- called “third-party repayment solution” amid ongoing problems of apology and compensation for the victims. This is not a Japanese company but a found
The word “deglobalization” has frequently been used recently. As we enter the new year of 2023, many media outlets have chosen deglobalization as a keyword that will lead to changes in the world this year. Deglobalization is the opposite concept of globalization, meaning a reduction in the interdepe
Recently, the literacy rate and contextual understanding of the younger generation are leading the talk of the town. As a hot topic, it can be seen that they do not know much about written vocabulary or use, not colloquial terms, such as mistaking “gum-ill” meaning today in Korean as “gum-yo-ill” me
The National Pension Service is a social insurance system that pays certain salaries to the elderly who pay premiums while doing economic activities with funds paid by the economically active population. It was designed to provide basic retirement income security. However, the National Pension Finan
Many safety accidents take place frequently. There are several accidents that people cannot avoid, such as natural disasters, but also man-made disasters in which harm could have been minimized or prevented damage with consciousness before and after the accident. There were repeated pointers saying
The typhoon "Hinamnor," which landed in South Korea around September 6th, 2022, damaged South Korea greatly. The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCHQ) reported more than 190 houses and 3,815 hectares of agricultural land were flooded. There were three deaths, eight people
