Physicians say the government’s plan to admit more students to medical school ignores the real cause of doctor shortages: harsh conditions and low wages.
Tag: South Korea
Families of Seoul Crowd Crush Victims Savor a Small Win
More than a year after revelry turned to disaster, three people have been found guilty for actions connected to the case. The bereaved hope this is only the start.
South Korea Court Convicts Three in Case Tied to Halloween Crush in Itaewon
A South Korean court found that the former officers had deleted an internal report that warned of safety risks ahead of Halloween celebrations.
A Spy Cam. A Dior Pouch. And South Korea’s First Lady.
A scandal involving the president’s spouse has become a major issue for his party ahead of a crucial parliamentary election.
If It Isn’t Perfect, Is It Still K-Pop?
Musical acts like Balming Tiger are challenging the idea that K-pop is nothing but polished, perfectly synchronized boy bands and girl groups.
The Quiet Luxury of South Korea’s Postpartum Care Centers
Some new mothers say postpartum care centers are the best part of childbirth in South Korea, where fewer people are deciding to have children because of high costs.
Friday Briefing: Will North Korea Attack?
Plus, when A.I. generates copyrighted images.
U.S. Is Watching North Korea for Signs of Lethal Military Action
A shift by Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, toward open hostility against South Korea is alarming but does not indicate he is about to start a full-scale war, officials say.
South Korean Politician Is Attacked in Seoul
Bae Hyunjin, of the country’s governing party, was assaulted in Seoul and taken to a hospital. The attack came three weeks after another politician was stabbed.
Is North Korea Planning a War?
An intensification of nuclear threats from North Korea while the world is preoccupied with other wars has ignited an urgent debate over Mr. Kim’s motives.