Jeonse: South Korea’s Unique Housing System Between Monthly Rent and Homeownership

When young adults typically leave their parents’ homes to live independently, they usually enter into a monthly rent (월세, wolse) agreement, paying a landlord a set amount each month. Unless their parents purchase a home for them, wolse is the common path. However, South Korea boasts a unique system known as Jeonse (전세). In a … 더 읽기

South Korea’s Super-Aged Society: When Over 20% of the Population is 65 or Older

In 2025, South Korea officially entered a super-aged society, with its population aged 65 and over (hereinafter referred to as the elderly population) exceeding 20%. While statistics vary slightly, Korea became an aging society right at the turn of the 21st century, with the proportion of its 65+ population reaching 7% in 2000. The speed … 더 읽기

The Double-Edged Sword of South Korea’s Fiercely Competitive Society: Pros, Cons, and the Nation’s Future

Personally, I believe South Korea is a more competitive and fast-paced nation than any other country abroad. Although I have traveled overseas, I haven’t directly experienced working or living in other countries. However, through numerous media and books, I have come to believe that competition is exceptionally intense in South Korea. While there are undoubtedly … 더 읽기