Category: The Korea Herald

  • A Hairy Fight Over Healthcare

    South Korea may cover common hair-loss treatments under public health insurance, framing baldness as a social and psychological burden.

  • The Supply Chain Crisis Is Entering Hospitals

    The Middle East war is now hitting South Korea’s hospitals through a less visible route: plastic-based medical supplies.

  • America’s New Weapon? Batteries

    America’s battery war with China is no longer just about EVs. It is now moving into defence, where military demand, supply-chain security, and Korean manufacturers are creating a new power play.

  • Is the US Pulling Defences From Korea?

    Unusual US aircraft movements out of South Korea are fuelling fears that key missile defence assets could be pulled into the Middle East as the Iran crisis deepens.

  • War Spreads Across the Gulf

    What was sold as a fast, surgical strike has spiralled into a wider regional war, with oil, shipping, and infrastructure now caught in the crossfire.

  • The World Is Trading Without America

    A flurry of fresh FTAs is reshaping global trade in early 2026, with the EU stitching together mega-markets with Mercosur and India as countries scramble to hedge against Trump’s tariff shocks.

  • Why Korea Refuses Political Airport Names

    South Korea is debating whether airports should stay “politics-free” infrastructure after a push to rename Muan International Airport after the late President Kim Dae-jung. With the airport still closed after the December 2024 Jeju Air disaster, critics warn that a name change could blur safety accountability, while supporters argue it would foster regional pride.

  • Youth Mental Health Cases Surge 76% in South Korea

    Mental health treatment among children and teens in South Korea has surged dramatically, with cases rising over 76% in four years. Experts point to social media exposure, but also a welcome drop in stigma around seeking psychiatric care.

  • Living Alone Most Common in Seoul Households

    Single-person homes dominate Seoul with 40 percent share, showing lifestyle change. Marriages rose for a second year, but births keep falling as households with young children dropped over 40 percent. More divorces occur later in life, reflecting an aging society and shifting family patterns.

  • Korea’s Burger Market on Fire

    Burgers are booming in Korea with the market set to hit 5 trillion won this year. McDonald’s and Burger King thrive on local flavors while Lotteria and Mom’s Touch push global expansion. Korean tastes now shape menus worldwide with K inspired burgers gaining strong demand.