Society
Korean social issues, crime, politics, and legal news
Human Rights Commission Officials Revolt and 4 More Society Stories
Four senior NHRCK officials publicly denounce their own agency as a 'vanguard of rights regression.'
June 25, 2026
Gangnam Launches Seoul's First Traditional Orchestra, and 4 More Society Stories
From cultural firsts to courtroom drama, this week's Korea society roundup covers it all.
June 22, 2026
Gangwon-do Weather in Late May 2026: Why It Feels Like Monsoon Season Already
Planning a trip to Gangwon-do before peak summer? Here's why the weather feels off — and how to make the most of it.
June 16, 2026
Why Driving to Korean Temples Can Be Dangerously Risky on Holidays
A car plunged into a valley on the way to a Korean temple during Buddha's Birthday, injuring two — and it's a problem that repeats every year.
June 12, 2026
Hanwha Aerospace CEO Indicted After Factory Blast and 4 More Society Stories
From corporate accountability to synthetic drug busts, Korea's society beat delivers this week.
June 11, 2026
Why LPG Vehicle Fires Are Still a Problem in South Korea's EV Era (2026)
A Cheongju road fire exposes the safety gap Korea faces as aging LPG vehicles are left behind in the rush toward electric cars.
June 10, 2026
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