The Issue of Global Healthcare Worker Shortage
Tackling the global healthcare worker shortage becomes an essential step in creating a functional healthcare system for all.... Read more
South Korea
The Ever-Declining Fertility Rate in South Korea
The fertility rate in South Korea hit a record low of 0.72 child per woman. How did this happen and what does this mean for the country?... Read more
South Korea’s Coal Transition: Progress, Strategies, and Recommendations
Coal phase-out is critical for countries to curb carbon emissions and keep the world from warming. The recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals recommendations for South Korea’s coal transition strategies.... Read more
Hyundai, Drop Coal: BTS ARMY Indonesia and KPOP4PLANET urge against new coal plant
BTS ARMY Indonesia and KPOP4PLANET published an open letter and a campaign titled ‘Hyundai, Drop Coal!’ to urge Hyundai to drop the partnership with Adaro that plans to build a new 1.1 GW coal power plant in North Kalimantan, Indonesia.... Read more
South Korea Rethinks the 69 Working Hours Plan
The government of South Korea recently introduced a 69 working-hours plan—and received unfavorable responses from the public.... Read more
The Potential and Power of K-pop Fandoms as Global Communities
K-pop is uniquely suited to birth grassroots communities with a high potential for power in sustainable development.... Read more
Dreamcatcher’s Maison: Climate Change and Greenwashing in Music
Maison’s lyrics and music video visual tell a cautionary tale on the horror of climate change. However, is it all superficial?... Read more
Korean New Deal 2.0 and BTS: South Korea’s Strategy to Become a Leading Nation in the Post-Coronavirus Era
“The Korean New Deal will be our strongest policy tool. It is our hope for overcoming COVID-19, and it is a future strategy for South Korea, going beyond my administration,” said President Moon.
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