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Kids later than sooner: South Korean women freeze eggs as child-rearing costs surge

Asia Pacific / Social Issues May 14, 2022

Kids later than sooner: South Korean women freeze eggs as child-rearing costs surge

by Cynthia Kim

Fewer women are having children and those who do are in no rush, with the sky-high costs of housing and education making financial security a must.

Loaned Russian paintings stuck in Seoul due to sanctions

World Apr 18, 2022

Loaned Russian paintings stuck in Seoul due to sanctions

The paintings by around 50 Russian artists — including Wassily Kandinsky — have been on display in central Seoul at the Sejong Museum of Art since December.

South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol ditches 'imperial' Blue House office

Asia Pacific / Politics Mar 20, 2022

South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol ditches 'imperial' Blue House office

The former prosecutor has accused the hilltop headquarters of fostering an "imperial" presidency and undermining communication with the public.

South Korean conservatives' plan to regain power starts to unravel

Asia Pacific / Politics Jan 7, 2022

South Korean conservatives' plan to regain power starts to unravel

by Jeong-Ho Lee

People Power Party candidate Yoon Suk-yeol’s campaign has been beset by infighting as he struggles to quiet ethical controversies.

The new political cry in South Korea: ‘Out with man haters’

Asia Pacific Jan 2, 2022

The new political cry in South Korea: ‘Out with man haters’

by Choe Sang-Hun

The gender wars have infused the South Korean presidential race, largely seen as a contest for young voters.

South Korea reports two omicron cases on flight from Nigeria, reports say

Asia Pacific Dec 1, 2021

South Korea reports two omicron cases on flight from Nigeria, reports say

by Sangmi Cha

The country's daily COVID-19 tally reached 5,123 as the nation grapples with a rising numbers of severe cases.

South Korea's youth debt binge shows no sign of slowing as rate hike looms

Business Aug 25, 2021

South Korea's youth debt binge shows no sign of slowing as rate hike looms

by Cynthia Kim and Joori Roh

A debt binge by young Koreans concerns the country's central bank, which may soon deliver its first interest rate rise in three years.

South Koreans told to cut holiday travel and work remotely amid rising COVID-19 wave

Asia Pacific Aug 13, 2021

South Koreans told to cut holiday travel and work remotely amid rising COVID-19 wave

The spread of the virus has accelerated as the highly transmissible delta variant has become the dominant strain in the country.

South Korean youth fight 'click war' in hunt for COVID-19 vaccines

Asia Pacific Jul 16, 2021

South Korean youth fight 'click war' in hunt for COVID-19 vaccines

by Minwoo Park and Hyonhee Shin

Many young South Koreans feel unfairly singled out by authorities as the main driver of its COVID-19 outbreak, even as the government prioritizes vaccine distribution to older people.

South Korea COVID-19 cases still surging ahead of curbs in capital

Asia Pacific Jul 10, 2021

South Korea COVID-19 cases still surging ahead of curbs in capital

Coronavirus cases continue to worsen in South Korea after a resurgence prompted the government to impose its highest social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area from next week. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reported 1,378 new virus cases during the last 24 ...

South Korea considers reimposing restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge

Asia Pacific Jul 7, 2021

South Korea considers reimposing restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge

The daily caseload was the worst since Dec. 25, when South Korea was experiencing a third wave of the pandemic.

Young voter anger over housing and jobs threatens Moon's legacy in South Korea

Asia Pacific / Politics Jun 10, 2021

Young voter anger over housing and jobs threatens Moon's legacy in South Korea

by Cynthia Kim

With one year left in his single five-year term, Moon's promise for a more just, compassionate and equitable society rings hollow to many.

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