Escalator Etiquette in Korea Is Changing Again A Small Rule That Confuses Everyone If you have ever visited Korea, you probably noticed one everyday question that feels oddly stressful: should you stand still on the escalator, or walk up if you are in a hurry? And if you stand, which side should you use? Surprisingly, … Read more
A New Chapter for Child Welfare Korea is preparing to make a historic shift by ending overseas adoptions by 2029, transforming the entire child welfare system to prioritize domestic care and state responsibility. After decades of international adoptions that saw over 200,000 Korean children sent abroad, this marks a significant policy reversal. 한국이 2029년까지 해외 … Read more
Changing Family Preferences: Why South Korea Loves Daughters More Than Sons Societal Shift in Gender Preference For a long time, many societies favored sons over daughters. In recent years, however, South Korea has experienced a remarkable shift. Parents are now showing a strong preference for daughters, reflecting profound changes in family values and social expectations. … Read more