Why Young Researchers Still Want to Leave Record Funding, But Growing Doubt On paper, Korea looks deeply committed to science. Government R&D spending hit a record 35.5 trillion won this year, and total national research spending, including private investment, is massive by global standards. But money on paper is not the same as confidence on … Read more
Why “Tank Day” Chants Led to a 6-Month Suspension A Sports Match Turned Into a National Controversy What was supposed to be a normal high school baseball game turned into a major social scandal this week. During a national tournament, some players from “Paichai High School” used a chant that mocked a painful moment in … Read more
Why Young Adults Are Watching the Debate So Closely Why This Debate Suddenly Feels Personal Hair loss used to be treated like a private frustration or a cosmetic problem. But in Korea, it is now becoming a serious public policy issue. Ahead of a government forum on July 4, young adults are paying close attention … Read more
Why the Backlash Is Bigger Than One Defeat More Than Elimination, It Felt Like a Breaking Point Korea’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup did not just disappoint fans. It triggered something much deeper — a sense that years of unresolved problems had finally exploded on the biggest stage. The team failed to reach … Read more
Why Gen Z Sees Them as Real Assets From Childhood Hobby to Serious Money Pokémon cards are no longer just colorful memories from childhood. They have become serious financial assets, with some rare sets selling for more than luxury cars. A 1996 Japanese base set recently sold for over $178,000, while high-grade Charizard cards passed … Read more