For decades, South Korea's mandatory military service has been viewed as a rite of passage—a moment where young men set aside personal aspirations to serve their country, foster camaraderie, and uphold national security in a region marked by tension.
South Korea has announced plans to construct four small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of its broader effort to rejuvenate its nuclear industry and establish energy security.
Australia and South Korea have increasingly centered hopes of improving the bilateral relationship on the supply of critical minerals essential for South Korea’s technology and manufacturing sectors.
Single-person households in South Korea are set to peak in 2041, with the elderly population driving the majority of this growth.
The Bank of Korea (BoK) remains cautious about gold purchases, prioritizing dollar reserves, while domestic demand for gold surges through retail sales.
