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[Journalism Internship] Netflix gives, but also takes away as K-content makers only get tiny slice of success

Netflix is responsible for the popularization and mainstreaming of Korean content. From responding to local viewers to being in charge of global entertainment, the streaming platform allowed for the expansion of Korean content around the world...

2026-02-24

[Journalism Internship] Korea impresses the world at CES 2026. But China is one step ahead

“The technological gap with us was invisible. Competition is inevitable. It’s time to consider what we should focus on and choose,” Yoon Ji-woong, director of the Science and Technology Policy Institute, told The Chosun Daily, when speaking about...

2026-02-24

[Journalism Internship] The weakening won: Impacts on consumers, producers and the limits of government response

“With high exchange rates and rising prices, consumer confidence has weakened as people become increasingly worried about everyday costs,” the Hankyoreh daily wrote in January.

2026-02-24

[Journalism Internship] Korea’s 'AI Basic Act': An opportunity or an obstacle?

Korea has globally paved the path to AI governance by being the first country to formally promote the safe usage of AI through the enactment of the so-called AI Basic Act. AI is becoming increasingly significant in different industries and in...

2026-02-24

[Journalism Internship] ADOR at a crossroads with NewJeans after Danielle's contract termination

The backlash over NewJeans member Danielle’s contract termination following alleged violations has extended beyond a single K-pop entertainment company, emphasizing how idols’ mistreatment can lead to permanent consequences, such as public...

2026-02-24

[Journalism Internship] Kospi on trajectory for long-term growth, but monetary policy remains key

The Kospi's rise above 4,000 is being driven by long-term factors rather than short-term market excitement. A global rebound in semiconductors, the steady return of foreign investors and growing expectations for corporate governance and policy...

2025-12-31

[Journalism Internship] Bread inflation: Prices rise as the won falls

Demand for bread has peaked with the upcoming holiday season as the cost of imported ingredients such as flour and sugar increases amid the weakening won. Experts say the upward trend is likely to continue into the new year, driven by inflationary...

2025-12-31

[Journalism Internship] Climbing out of a hole: Cinemas pivot in unique directions to draw crowds

From ice skating to rock climbing, such exciting adventurous activities can now be done under a single roof, but somewhere unexpected: cinemas. Cinemas are aggressively reinventing themselves as multicultural hubs — offering skating rinks and...

2025-12-31

[Journalism Internship] Consumer backlash, rival discounts — and Coupang’s staying power

“My trust has significantly declined,” said a woman surnamed Kim, expressing anger and disappointment over Coupang’s careless handling of customer data following the large-scale breach. As Coupang faces harsh consumer backlash following a massive...

2025-12-31

[Journalism Internship] 'Youth on break': Korea’s worsening youth unemployment crisis

A 34-year-old surnamed Kim has been living with his parents for the past five years, relying on pocket money from them to get by. He wasn’t always this way. Kim lost his job during the pandemic. Back in 2023, Kim was an active job seeker...

2025-12-31