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Society
Korean social issues, crime, politics, and legal news
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