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South Korea Eases Redevelopment Rules Amid Deepening Housing Slump
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is expanding criteria for aging buildings and easing regulatory hurdles — a move that could accelerate long-stalled neighborhood overhauls, but also raises concerns about long-term housing equity and planning.
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South Korea’s Medical Tourism Surges to Record 1.17 Million Foreign Patients in 2024
South Korea's healthcare diplomacy reached a new milestone in 2024, drawing over 1.17 million foreign patients—a 93% surge year-on-year. But as Seoul dominates and cosmetic care fuels demand, deeper questions arise over sustainability and public health equity
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South Korea to Implement 97 New Laws in April, Including Support for Student Parents and Digital Crime Crackdown
South Korea will enact 97 new laws in April, including expanded parental leave rights for students, tougher penalties for deepfake sex crimes involving minors, and new low-emission zones in cities.
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South Korea Expands Digital Tourism Residency Program to Revitalize Shrinking Regions
From discounted hotel stays to half-price museum entries, Korea’s Digital Tourism Residency Card now covers 44 regions—nearly half of the country's officially designated depopulation zones. The government hopes to turn travelers into catalysts for regional revival.
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Korean Education Is Producing Elites—But Not Democratic Citizens
Beneath Korea’s academic success lies a quieter crisis: classrooms that prioritize competition over citizenship, conformity over critical thought. As inequality deepens and public trust erodes, we must ask: Are we educating for democracy—or against it?
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K-Organic Foods Make a Global Impact at the World’s Largest Organic Trade Fair
Korea’s organic food industry is making a global impact at Biofach 2025, the world’s largest organic trade fair. With $18.49 million in export deals and overwhelming buyer interest, K-Organic is emerging as a major player in the international market.
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DeepSeek App Suspended in South Korea Amid Global Privacy Concerns
South Korea suspends AI-powered DeepSeek app over privacy concerns, sparking global regulatory scrutiny. With investigations underway in Europe and the U.S., the case could shape the future of AI data protection. Will DeepSeek comply or face permanent bans?
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