ZOOM-IN

The National Assembly's pension reform committee concluding that most South Koreans prefer a 'pay more, get more' pension system, and the ongoing clashes between ruling and opposition parties despite clear public support for this approach.

The government's ambitious 'mega city project' connecting major cities across non-capital regions, aiming to enhance connectivity and accessibility in provinces spanning from Gangwon and Chungcheong to Jeolla and Gyeongsang, with a focus on promoting balanced regional development; meanwhile, in the capital city, preparations are underway to develop select areas into a vast hub for international commerce and to create unprecedented urban attractions.

Children's Day in Korea, dedicated to children's rights and well-being, and explore how effective communication with children can nurture kindness, creativity, and confidence.

South Korea's demographic shift towards increased immigration to counter a labor shortage, with projections indicating that within 20 years, one in ten of the working population will be a migrant worker, highlighting both the potential benefits and challenges for this historically homogeneous country.

Advancements in brain chip technology, which recently captured global attention as researchers demonstrated a patient moving a computer cursor using a device implanted in the brain, highlighting the longstanding history of brain chip research and its significant breakthroughs over the years.

Sarah Shalaby, a foreigner from France who is taking her love of ancient Korean palaces and traditional heritage sites to the next level amidst the delightful spring weather that's enticing people outdoors.

Female conscription and addressing South Korea's declining military personnel, spurred by Denmark's decision to introduce female conscription in 2026, igniting debates on mandatory military service for women in light of the nation's shrinking youth population and evolving North Korean threats.

The release of the UN World Happiness Report, delving into how happiness is evaluated across over 150 countries, questioning the measurement of happiness amidst its subjectivity, and exploring strategies for countries to improve their citizens' well-being.

The upcoming Russia's presidential election, with Vladimir Putin poised to win amidst international scrutiny and domestic complexities, raising questions about its implications for Russia, the world, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Remarkable achievement of eight-year-old Ashwath Kaushik from Singapore, who recently garnered global media attention by becoming the youngest chess player to defeat a 37-year-old grandmaster in a three-hour game at Switzerland’s Burgdorfer Stadthaus-Open, showcasing his extraordinary talent and strategic prowess in the world of chess.