South Korea’s Extreme Birth Rate Crisis
Despite pouring some 130 billion USD over the last 13 years into boosting the birth rate, South Koreans may go extinct by 2750. Here is our look at why.
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Plus Power: South Korea’s Plus-Size Runway
These girls are changing the face of K-beauty.
Let’s Talk About Depression Differently
In a country plagued with high suicide rates, there is still surprisingly a lack of informed awareness about depression. Pervasive stigma surrounds depression and therapy. This aggravates the suicide problem, and silences the voices of those who need to be heard.
Why the Korean Age System is Crazy
"My birthday is on Dec. 31. I was one, as soon as I was born. The next day was Jan. 1...after two days of birth I became two years old." Why?!
“Black Protests” Call End to Outdated Abortion Law
These "black protesters" want to put an end to South Korea's outdated abortion law. They have been marching since October 2016. Find out why.
South Korean War Crimes in Vietnam War
An unknown number of Vietnamese civilians were raped, killed and wounded by South Korean soldiers during the Vietnam War.
“The Brooklyn of Seoul”
Seongsu is often called the "Brooklyn of Seoul." Find out more about this interesting neighborhood, how it's spearheading resistance against gentrification.