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U.S. lawmaker cites Seoul's fines for Coupang in bill on travel ban on foreign officials

U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner, a Republican from Washington, put the proposal forward in response to what some lawmakers perceive to be "discriminatory actions."

2026.7.28

Participants in the 26th Seoul Queer Culture Festival carry a rainbow banner near Jonggak Station in Jongno District, central Seoul, on June 14, 2025. [NEWS1]

Why Korea still lacks an antidiscrimination law

For one man, a night out in Seoul ended with a threat of being outed — an episode that reflects the fear faced by minorities in Korea, where efforts to pass a comprehensive antidiscrimination law have stalled for nearly two decades.

2026.3.30

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The word “yellow” is written in English on a cup served to a Korean customer at a Starbucks store in California. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Starbucks faces backlash after barista allegedly writes 'yellow' on Asian customer's drink

A Starbucks store in California is facing backlash after a Korean customer was served a drink on which what has been described as a racially offensive term was written on the cup.

2026.2.28

The photo shows the Cambodian national flag raised at Techo International Airport in Cambodia on Oct. 15. [NEWS1]

Korean backlash against Cambodia hits visitors, residents alike

Reports of discrimination against Cambodians have surged after a college student from Yecheon, North Gyeongsang, died from torture in Cambodia in August, aggravated by additional reports of Koreans being kidnapped or detained there.

2025.10.16

President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the presidential office in Yongsan, central Seoul on Oct. 14. [PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE]

President Lee calls for 'more serious discussions' about country's 'severe' gender inequality

President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday that structural gender discrimination against women is “severe throughout our society” and called for frank discussion and corrective action to address inequality across society.

2025.10.14

The Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex in Suwon, Gyeonggi [GYEONGGI PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT]

Gyeonggi passes local laws to ban racial discrimination, ensure refugee rights, recognize undocumented children

Gyeonggi has enacted three local ordinances that ban racial discrimination, institutionally guarantee the rights of refugee applicants and help undocumented children of foreign nationals — a first for any government in Korea, central or local.

2025.9.22

Seoul Southern Immigration Office located in Gangseo District, western Seoul, on Feb. 14 [PARK SANG-MOON]

For would-be immigrants to Korea, reality often falls short of rhetoric [AGENDA 2024]

Korea wants more skilled immigrants to come and boost its labor force, one of the fastest aging and shrinking in the world. But it's rather picky about who…

2024.3.24

Citizens cross the crosswalk at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul during their morning commute. [YONHAP]

'Don't stab me in the back with pregnancy after promotion': 1 in 4 Korean women face discrimination

A recent survey found that 27.1 percent of women face illegal forms of discrimination in the workplace for getting pregnant, married or requesting parental leave.

2024.3.4

A graduation mortarboard with money [JOONGANG PHOTO]

Women with doctorates suffer from 'sticky floors' and 'glass ceilings'

Women with doctorate degrees are paid less than men with equivalent degrees, according to government-funded research on Tuesday. The gender gap was the most apparent at the lower and upper ends of the pay scale.

2023.12.26

Restaurant overcharging soldiers gets canceled on internet

An all-you-can-eat Korean barbeque restaurant in Yeoju, Gyeonggi, is facing backlash after charging an extra 3,000 won ($2.3) to soldiers per headcount.

2023.12.14