사회 & 이슈

사회 & 이슈

"I want to live in Jeonju, but there are no jobs" The real voices of young people heard on the ground

Woo Ji-woo, a Youth Advisor, visited Jeonbuk to listen to the grievances of young people and seek policy solutions. During meetings in Jeonju, youth expressed needs for simplified administrative procedures, internship programs, and addressed concerns regarding employment, housing, and economic burdens.

한도경 · 2026.09.21

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A 30,000-won Journey for 4,000 Won a Day: Seniors Heading to the Streets to Grab 500 Won Coins

South Korea's elderly poverty rate exceeds 48%, the highest among OECD nations, forcing many seniors to seek small amounts of money and free meals on the streets. Structural welfare gaps caused by support obligation standards and increasing social isolation lead to rising rates of lonely deaths among the elderly.

한도경 · 2026.09.21

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1 in 4 Infertility Patients Stop Treatment Due to Costs, Male Patients Surge 67% Over 7 Years

The number of infertility patients is rising rapidly due to delayed marriage and childbirth, facing severe economic and psychological burdens. While male infertility cases have surged by 67% over seven years, many couples are forced to stop treatment due to high costs and social prejudice.

한도경 · 2026.09.21

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"There is no criminal look" — Director Pyo Chang-won explains how to read human nature

Director Pyo Chang-won explains that human nature is revealed through consistent patterns of choice rather than physical appearance or isolated incidents. He emphasizes that understanding whether a person chooses what is right over what is profitable is the key to judging character.

한도경 · 2026.09.21

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"100,000 won fish endlessly available just 15 minutes away"... Winter cod fishing in the waters off Geoje

Fishermen in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, engage in intense winter cod fishing using specialized nets to catch large cod migrating for spawning. Efforts such as fertilized egg release programs and seasonal fishing bans have helped restore the cod population, leading to a variety of culinary uses for the fish.

임도현 · 2026.09.21