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[Journalism Internship] Prices skyrocket as climate change threatens Korea’s food security

Korea's autumn harvest is being hit hard by unpredictable weather patterns, with increasing average temperatures causing a sharp spike in the prices of food in local markets.

2024-11-27

[Journalism Internship] One photo, everlasting trauma: Deepfake exploitation prompts legal changes

In a world where youth exposure to social media is increasing, there has been a rise in victims who are exploited by hackers creating sexual content. The National Assembly passed legal revisions, but the effectiveness is still up for debate.

2024-11-27

[Journalism Internship] Reliant on exports, Korea braces for ‘Trumponomics’

Following U.S President-elect Donald Trump's election victory on Nov. 5, the future of Korea's exports is at stake. For his second term, Trump has proposed a new policy increasing tariffs by 10 percent on imports, particularly automobile exports.

2024-11-27

[Journalism Internship] Han Kang's Nobel win sheds light on Korea's darker realities

Han Kang's Nobel Prize win in literature has put her works front and center, which contradict the picturesque facade of Korea as portrayed by K-dramas and K-pop.

2024-11-27

[Journalism Internship] Virtual idols dance toward K-pop dominance

Virtual idols, crafted with advanced AI, 3-D modeling and motion-capturing technology to create digital avatars that sing and dance on stage, are revolutionizing the K-pop scene both economically and culturally, as their captivating digital...

2024-11-22

[Journalism Internship] Kimchi becomes a luxury as climate change cooks harvest

Kimchi has always been a constant presence at every Korean household’s dinner table. The country’s favorite staple, however, has increasingly become a luxury as of late, as abnormal climate events through the summer reduced supply.

2024-11-22

[Journalism Internship] GDP to hit 12-year low on weak exports, demand

Korea is set to record its lowest GDP ranking since 2012 this year, with its yearly growth forecasts likely to be downgraded due to weaker-than-expected exports and delayed domestic demand recovery.

2024-11-22

[Journalism Internship] Samsung’s faltering dominance puts Korea’s economy at risk

Samsung Electronics’ disappointing earnings in the third quarter have raised raising concerns over the faltering market dominance of Korea’s largest company as rival SK hynix makes strides in the AI semiconductor segment.

2024-11-22

[Journalism Internship] MZs pass on public sector over low wages, work-life balance

Korea’s younger generations are leaving once-coveted public jobs, driven away by low wages and pensions, excessive stress, and a disparity between younger officials’ characteristics and the rigid civil service culture.

2024-11-22

[Journalism Internship] Reunification hopes dim further on North’s troop deployment

Amid rapidly escalating inter-Korean tensions with North Korea's troop deployment to Ukraine and the release of trash balloons, hopes for eventual reunification between the long-separated neighbors are fading fast.

2024-11-22