Activists want to replace a variety of cherry tree associated with the Japanese colonial era with one they say is Korean. The science is messy.
Tag: South Korea
What to Know About South Korea’s 2024 Parliament Election
Results for the Assembly-controlling opposition party are likely to be a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s two years in office.
Insooni Breaks Racial Barrier to Become Beloved Singer in South Korea
Born to a South Korean mother and a Black American soldier, she rose to a pioneering stardom in a country that has long discriminated against biracial children.
Ohtani Makes South Korean Fans Forget Rivalry With Japan
Baseball fans in South Korea have embraced the superstar from Japan, despite the longtime rivalry and history between the two countries.
Ohtani Makes South Korean Fans Forget Rivalry With Japan
Baseball fans in South Korea have embraced the superstar from Japan, despite the longtime rivalry and history between the two countries.
South Korea to Suspend Licenses of Thousands of Striking Doctors
The drastic step came after weeks of protests from interns and residents opposed to a government plan to increase medical school admissions.
South Korea Is Desperate for Foreign Workers
Though a shrinking population makes imported labor vital, migrant workers routinely face predatory employers, inhumane conditions and other abuse.
Why Doctors in South Korea Are on Strike
More than a week after thousands of doctors walked off the job, their dispute with the government shows no signs of resolution.
A K-Pop Star’s Lonely Downward Spiral
Goo Hara’s life was a struggle from the start. She ended it at 28, isolated and harassed online.
Why Women Outnumber Men in South Korea’s Sports Stadiums
It is a sharp contrast to other countries, where men dominate fandom. Experts have a variety of explanations, including the influence of K-pop culture.