Why many South Korean women are exposed to unwanted pregnancies and STIs

SEOUL, March 7 (AJP) - Despite a growing awareness of sexual health in South Korea, contraception remains largely a woman's responsibility, leaving many women vulnerable to unwanted pregnancies and exposing them to the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Calls grow for legal action against MBK Partners over Homeplus crisis

A Homeplus retail store/ Courtesy of Homeplus SEOUL, March 7 (AJP) - South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party has called for legal action against MBK Partners, a private equity firm, after its portfolio company, Homeplus, unexpectedly filed for court-supervised rehabilit

South Korea posts current account surplus for 21st straight month in January

SEOUL, March 07 (AJP) - South Korea posted a current account surplus for the 21st consecutive month in January, even as exports declined for the first time in 16 months, the central bank reported on Friday. The surplus reached $2.94 billion in January, closely aligning with the $3.05