Content creators filming in public spaces: A new norm to embrace or a behavior to regulate? One-person media is enjoying a heyday in Korea. The number of domestic digital creators, including YouTubers and TikTokers, exceeded 35,000 in 2023, with the personal media industry‘s total revenue reaching 4 trillion won ($2.8 billion), according to a report by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission released in January. The rapid growth of digital con

Child stars have long been a staple of the entertainment world, and their stage has expanded to social media. These new young personalities, often managed by their parents, amass huge followings, raising questions about the consequences of early fame and its ethical boundaries. A recent controversy

When someone you personally know passes away, how do you mourn? For some, posting about it on social media, particularly Instagram, has become a part of the mourning process. Following the death of actor Song Jae-rim on Nov. 12, the platform was flooded with tributes. Friends and colleagues posted m

The debate over whether to ban smartphones in the classroom continues to rage worldwide. South Korea is no exception, as it looks to address an epidemic of smartphone addiction among young students. In August, Rep. Cho Jung-hun of the People Power Party proposed a bill to limit smartphone use in sch

Should the threat of deepfakes mean the end of school graduation albums? We asked our readers Yearbooks have long been cherished as a way to remember the school days, friendships and experiences that shape our youth. However, in South Korea, people are now questioning whether the tradition of creati

In today‘s digital landscape, emojis contribute a great deal to communication, but how well do they translate to the corporate world? For some, these symbols are efficient tools for communicating in the workplace, while for others, they seem unprofessional. Over 60 percent of workers in South Korea

In South Korea, where getting into a top college is often seen as the golden ticket to success, a simple bumper sticker bearing an elite school‘s logo has ignited a fiery debate. The debate centers around the nation‘s undisputed top school, Seoul National University, and its “proud parent” bumper st

Seoul Metro‘s trains have had priority seats reserved for pregnant women since 2013. These pink seats, located at the ends of some rows, however, have been a source of continuous controversy. Recently, debate erupted online and in local media when one individual proposed that the city install a sens

Korea’s plan to embrace AI-powered learning at schools starting from 2025 has parents debating pros and cons South Korea‘s planned leap into the era of artificial intelligence-powered learning has hit resistance, primarily due to parents’ concerns about potential digital overload. In a petition post

How delicate is the line when deciding to expose someone else‘s extramarital affair? A recent post on local online discussion forum website Nate Pann titled, “Should I ignore the affairs of my neighbor?” sparked a heated debate on this hot-button issue. The anonymous author of the post, who identifi