The Extent of the Gender Pay Gap in South Korea In 2024, Korean women earned 29% less than their male counterparts on average, the highest wage gap among OECD countries. Although the gap has decreased by nearly 5 percentage points since 2018, it remains more than twice the OECD average wage gap of 11.3%. Countries … Read more
Surge in University Withdrawals Reflects South Korea’s Medical School Craze Record-Breaking Withdrawals in 2024 In 2024, the number of students withdrawing from South Korea’s top three universities surged to nearly 2,500, making it the highest figure since official records began. This remarkable trend highlights a significant shift in student priorities, with many leaving prestigious institutions … Read more
Korea’s Upgraded K-Pass: Greater Bargains in Public Transit from 2026 Introduction to New K-Pass Features Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has announced the launch of new features for the K-Pass, which promises even greater savings for public transit users throughout Korea from 2026. The government’s increased investment signals major changes for bus and … Read more
South Korea’s Ambitious Push for a Plastic-Free Future The Gap Between Rhetoric and Action South Korea is recognized internationally for its strong environmental rhetoric, with leaders like “President Lee Jae Myung” promising bold moves such as a national roadmap for phasing out plastics by 2025. However, the nation’s stance at global forums like the recent … Read more
R.O.K.A. T-shirt—From Barracks to Fashion Trend Military Attire as Fashion Statement In South Korea, mandatory military service has long influenced youth culture, but few items have made as dramatic a leap from function to fashion as the R.O.K.A. T-shirt. Recently, ordinary black tees stamped with “R.O.K.A.”—the abbreviation for Republic of Korea Army—have captured the attention … Read more