Guess My Rent in Korea | SKYS Intl Student Edition
Today, we brought together 4 international students from top Korean universities to guess each other’s rent, deposit, and living...
Understanding the Housing Issues for Migrant Workers in South Korea
Migrant workers harvesting and packaging vegetables in a greenhouse in South Korea, Source: The New York Times Introduction The...
Housing in Crisis: Necessity or Luxury?
The buzziest topics these days all seem to have the word “crisis” attached to them. Cost of living crisis,...
Jjokbang Part 2: What Keeps This System Alive and How Change Begins
Jjokbangs reveal an overlooked side of urban life in Korea, shaped by economic hardship, aging, and limited housing options....
The History and Persistence of Jjokbang: Tales of Two-Cities within One
Real estate and its increasing cost have been a topic of discussion globally, especially when it comes to megacities...
Forgotten Corners of Korea: A Glimpse into Seoul’s Smallest Homes
In Korea, there are many types of housing — from high-rise apartments and cozy villas to small one-room studios...
A Protest-filled Holiday: Dilemmas on South Korea’s Chinese Tourism Policy
An anti-China protest in Seoul on October 3. Source: The Korea Times As an extended holiday week approached, South...
Is Korea Ready for an Anti-Discrimination Law in 2025?
Source: Korea Ministry of Education During his successful election campaign in early 2025, current South Korean President Lee Jae-myung...
Yonsei Intl Students’ Perspective on the Trash Issue in Korea
For many foreigners visiting Seoul for the first time, the trash disposal system in South Korea may be confusing....
South Korea’s Multicultural Transformation: Immigration as a Solution or Challenge?
While the Republic of Korea (ROK) enjoys indisputable popularity in its entertainment and cultural industry, such as K-pop, K-drama,...