What a Theory of Evil Korean Women Reveals About Inequality
The Korean language has a new word for the alleged evil nature of women. But it points to more than just the country's strained gender relations.
Words That Defined Korea in 2021
Housing price. Soul-collection. Open-run. Popular phrases say much about how a society functions, and here is a list of some striking Korean ones from 2021.
Why Food Delivery Apps Thrive in Korea
If you have a craving for, well, just about anything edible, Baemin, Yogiyo or their numerous competitors are at your disposal.
"Snowdrop" and Korea's Growing Cancel Culture
Another K-drama lands in hot water over perceived historical inaccuracies. It's bound to be not the last.
The Incredibly Shrinking Nation of South Korea
The South Korean population will decrease by 14 million over the next 50 years. One often cited reason is the financial burden of parenthood.
That Massage You Got in Korea Was Probably Illegal
Few realize that someone who isn't legally blind cannot provide a massage for payment in Korea.
Home Is Where Koreans Show Off
The importance of home isn't lost on all of us during this pandemic, but many Koreans are perhaps taking the game to another level.
Let's Talk About Infidelity in Korea
The biggest topic in Korea last week wasn't Covid but the private life of a woman who had been offered a prominent political position in the Minjoo Party.
The Business of Helping Koreans Sleep
More and more Koreans have trouble with sleep. Solutions abound, but will they be enough to address deeper structural causes?
Finding Justice in Netflix Series "Hellbound"
If Squid Game was all about inequality in Korea, watch director Yeon Sang-ho's latest for what it says about that elusive notion of justice.
What Makes Life Meaningful in Korea? Not Much, It Seems
After Pew Research Center published its findings about what makes life meaningful in 17 developed economies, the answers from Korea startled many.
Korea Won't Become a Covid Hell like Germany. Here Is Why
Alarming reports in foreign media about Korea's Covid situation don't take into consideration the country's strengths vis-à-vis Europe.