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Features Team

The Features Team produces in-depth, long-form stories, offering thorough investigations and narratives on issues that impact societies worldwide, beyond the headlines.

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84 Publications

Czech Nuclear Contract Tests Korea’s Balance Between Profit and Sovereignty

Korea’s $19B nuclear contract in the Czech Republic is hailed as a milestone. Yet behind the victory lies a settlement that ties future exports to U.S. royalties and oversight, raising questions about sovereignty and profitability.

Aug 20, 20257 min read

By Features Team

Connected but Unprotected: South Korea’s Seniors and the Digital Dilemma

Smartphone ownership among South Koreans over 65 is among the highest in the world. But heavy reliance on YouTube and KakaoTalk has left seniors vulnerable to misinformation, fueling political polarization and intergenerational tensions.

Aug 19, 202511 min read

By Features Team

The Hidden Danger of ‘Always-Agreeable’ AI in Mental Health Support

AI chatbots’ unconditional empathy may feel comforting, but experts warn it can worsen mental health for vulnerable users unless corrective feedback is built in.

Aug 17, 20256 min read

By Features Team

From Dadaepo to Hadan, the Gaps That Keep West Busan Off the Map

From industrial roads that cut off the riverfront to transit nodes that never became destinations, West Busan’s coastline is still shaped by planning decisions from the 1980s.

Aug 12, 202510 min read

By Features Team

Smart Village or Smart City? The Reality Behind Korea’s Flagship Projects

Inside Korea’s smart city experiments—Busan Eco-Delta City and Sejong 5-1—where high-tech pilots work, but full-city integration lags behind.

Aug 11, 202514 min read

By Maru Kim

Busan Stakes Its Claim on the Northern Sea Route Future

As the Arctic warms, Busan positions itself as a key Northern Sea Route hub with port upgrades, legal infrastructure, and targeted investment plans.

Aug 10, 20256 min read

By Features Team