Society
Korean social issues, crime, politics, and legal news
Why a Korean Governor Told His Own Supporters to Stop Fighting
Jeonbuk Governor Kim Kwan-young made a rare move in Korean politics — asking his own supporters to tone it down. Here's why that's a calculated strategy.
June 9, 2026
Rulers Go Viral in Korean Resale Markets and 4 More Society Stories
From AI-era shopping hacks to abandoned houses saving rural schools, Korea's social pulse this week.
June 8, 2026
25,000 Volts and No Room for Error: The Hidden Danger Facing Korea's Railway Workers in 2026
Two railway workers were electrocuted at Dongdaegu Station while working on live tracks, raising urgent questions about labor safety in Korea's rail network.
June 4, 2026
28°C and Zero Visibility: Why Korea's Spring Weather Is Breaking All the Rules in 2026
Korea's inland mountains hit 28°C in late May while dense fog cut visibility to under 100 meters — a sign seasons are shifting fast.
June 1, 2026
Stabbing at LG Electronics HQ Injures Two and 3 More Society Stories
A knife attack at LG's Magok campus shocks Seoul as bromine leaks, market raids, and a masseur's plea make headlines.
May 30, 2026
Why a Korean Governor Is Running for Re-Election Despite Facing Criminal Charges in 2026
Expelled from his party and caught on CCTV handing out cash, Jeonbuk Governor Kim Kwan-young is betting his career on voters who don't seem to care.
May 28, 2026
Why South Korea's Hottest City Feels Cool in 2026 — and Why That's Not Good News
Daegu once hit 40.3°C. In May 2026, it barely cracked 23°C. Climate scientists say the real story isn't cooling — it's chaos.
May 27, 2026
Governor Ran Despite Disqualification Risk, and 4 More Society Stories
A bold election gamble, evolving phishing rings, and a highway chaos — Korea's week in society news.
May 24, 2026
Why One Truck Shut Down a Major Korean Expressway — and Why It Keeps Happening
A cargo truck overturned near Panam IC on the Daejeon-Tongyeong Expressway, paralyzing a key logistics artery that handles 20,000 trucks daily.
May 22, 2026
Why Samsung's Strike Ended So Suddenly in 2026 — It Wasn't About Dialogue
The Samsung workers' strike ended fast — but dialogue wasn't what moved the needle. Here's what really ended the standoff.
May 20, 2026