Introduction: A Turning Point for Recreational Fishing in Korea South Korea is currently at a crossroads regarding the management of recreational fishing. The government is actively considering the introduction of a licensing system for hobbyist anglers, a move that could reshape the landscape of fishing as a leisure activity. This proposal comes amid growing concerns … Read more
Recent Trends and Challenges Silent Suffering: Why Most Victims Do Not Report A recent government survey reveals that over 75% of employees in South Korea who experience sexual harassment at work choose not to report the incidents. This silence is mainly driven by feelings of fear, mistrust toward the organization, or discomfort in confronting the … Read more
How Ranking Culture Shapes Life in South Korea Numbers Define Everyday Life From a young age, many South Koreans find their lives dominated by numbers—grades, rankings, salaries, and even social status. In school, students are constantly compared through report cards that list their exact rank in each subject and overall. This relentless focus on numerical … Read more
What the Numbers Really Mean The Hype Around ChatGPT Subscriptions South Korea recently made headlines for having the second-highest number of paid ChatGPT subscribers in the world, just behind the US. This announcement, made by OpenAI during a press event in Seoul, seemed to signal Korea’s leadership in AI adoption. However, experts caution that these … Read more
The Unseen Challenge of a Changing Society The Invisible Problem of Xenophobia Xenophobia in South Korea is often dismissed or downplayed, especially in online spaces. Many Koreans believe that discrimination is either exaggerated or not as serious as in other countries. Comments on news articles frequently claim that racism is a global issue and that … Read more