South Korea Society & Public Affairs

In-depth coverage of South Korean society, including demographics, labor, education, housing, and social issues.

Education Minister: 'Punishment Cannot Solve Education Problems'

Korea's Education Minister Choi Kyo-jin said education problems cannot be solved through punishment, expressing a negative stance on a Teaching Authority Protection Bureau popularized by the Netflix d...

Published 2026.06.22. 16:28:26 |

Korea Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Pine Tree Management

The Korea Forest Service held a forum in Daejeon to seek public input on pine tree management measures for climate adaptation, with plans for a second...

Published 2026.06.22. 16:09:17 |

KINAC Holds Nuclear Trade Control Briefing for Importing Institutions

KINAC held a nuclear trade control briefing on Monday for 12 institutions importing nuclear-dedicated and agreement items, outlining import obligation...

Published 2026.06.22. 16:01:57 |

Special Counsel Seeks Second Probe Extension, Books Kim Yong-hyun on Treason Charges

Korea's second comprehensive special counsel team led by Kwon Chang-young requested a second probe extension and booked former Defense Minister Kim Yo...

Published 2026.06.22. 15:58:31 |

Min Hyung-bae Transition Committee Reaffirms Three-Campus Balance Amid Headquarters Dispute

Mayor-elect Min Hyung-bae's transition committee reaffirmed a "three-pole balance system" for the Dongbu, Muan and Gwangju campuses of Jeonnam-Gwangju...

Published 2026.06.22. 15:57:58 |

Ilsin Engineering CEO Donates Development Fund to Hannam University

Park Soo-yong, CEO of Ilsin Engineering, donated 11 million won to Hannam University to mark its 70th anniversary and commemorate a 40-year friendship...

Published 2026.06.22. 15:50:17 |

Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae Gets 25 Years for Insurrection Role

Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae was sentenced to 25 years in prison and taken into custody for his role in the Dec. 3 martial law incident, with...

Published 2026.06.22. 15:28:14 |

Dongducheon Asks Government to Develop Camp Casey's Jimbolts Site

Dongducheon has asked Korea's government for state-led development of the long-undeveloped Jimbolts Training Ground, citing 70 years of sacrifice from...

Published 2026.06.22. 15:19:42 |

Shincheonji Leader Lee Man-hee Faces Detention Over Forced Party Recruitment

South Korean investigators sought an arrest warrant for 95-year-old Shincheonji leader Lee Man-hee over allegations that more than 50,000 members were...

Published 2026.06.22. 15:13:05 |

Gyeonggi Tech, Siheung Education Office Sign High School Credit System Pact

Gyeonggi University of Science and Technology signed an MOU with the Siheung Office of Education to run Korea's high school credit system, offering cu...

Published 2026.06.22. 15:06:01 |

Breaking News: Court Rules Ex-Legislation Chief's Perjury Case Outside Insurrection Probe Scope

A court ruled that perjury charges against Lee Wan-kyu, former head of the Ministry of Government Legislation, for alleged false testimony before the ...

Published 2026.06.22. 14:50:55 |

Breaking News: Court Rules Park Sung-jae Bribery Probe Outside Insurrection Special Counsel's Scope

A court ruled that the allegation Park Sung-jae solicited an investigation into Kim Keon-hee falls outside the scope of the insurrection special couns...

Published 2026.06.22. 14:43:05 |

Fourth Human Rights Official Resigns Post, Demands Chairman Step Down

A fourth director-level official at Korea's National Human Rights Commission has resigned his post, joining colleagues in demanding Chairman Ahn Chang...

Published 2026.06.22. 14:41:03 |

PPS, ADB Train Asia-Pacific Procurement Officials on E-Procurement

Korea's Public Procurement Service and the ADB are holding a third Asia-Pacific e-procurement training program June 22-26, with 16 officials from seve...

Published 2026.06.22. 14:39:21 |

Korea's SME Ministry to Fund Trade Secret Certification for All 'Startup for All' Winners

Korea's SME Ministry will fund free trade secret certification for all 5,000 winners of its "Startup for All" program after a major personal data leak...

Published 2026.06.22. 14:35:42 |

KBIOHealth Expands Hands-On Pharma Training for Pharmacy Students to 5 Universities

KBIOHealth expands its hands-on pharmaceutical and biotech training for pharmacy students to five universities in 2026, with about 70 students from Ch...

Published 2026.06.22. 14:32:25 |

Daejeon Subway Line 1 to Ban Bicycles on Weekdays from July 1

Daejeon Subway Line 1 will ban bicycles on weekdays from July 1, while also prohibiting electric scooters, high-capacity batteries, and pet strollers ...

Published 2026.06.22. 14:27:48 |

Pohang Mayor Transition Team Receives 273 Citizen Proposals, 80% on Urban Infrastructure

Pohang's mayoral transition team received 273 citizen proposals, with 78% on construction and urban affairs and 37% tied to the Penta City and Iin Dis...

Published 2026.06.22. 14:18:44 |

Lovebugs Emerge Early in Heat Wave; Hanam Steps Up Pest Control

Hanam steps up pest control as lovebugs swarm earlier than usual amid an early heat wave. Officials urge residents to practice prevention rather than ...

Published 2026.06.22. 14:17:40 |

Breaking News: Court Recognizes Insurrection Charge Against Former Justice Minister Park

A Korean court recognized the charge of taking on an important role in the insurrection against former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae....

Published 2026.06.22. 14:14:34 |