The social history in general of
the Republic of Korea

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Child welfare conference
By John Larkin, The National Post, 27 November 1998. S. Korea’s recession brings ‘IMF orphans’: Unemployment and divorce have reached record levels. A worsening economic slump is creating a young underclass. Children are the forgotten victims of recession. Fragmented families are dumping their children at orphanages, with some left there indefinitely.
Woman Police Chief Duels With Brothel Owners
By Ahn Mi Young, IPS, 29 February 2000. 400 juvenile sex workers in the so-called ‘Miari Texas Village’, an area in north-east Seoul that houses some 250 prostitution houses. The illegal juvenile workers are mostly runaway kids from financially-troubled homes. A new police chief ruffles the status quo by arresting the brothel owners.
Social changes are seen in move to 5-day week
By Lim Bong-soo, JoongAng Ilbo, 24 May 2002. Once the five-day workweek becomes established in our society, it will bring major changes not only to life patterns but also to people's ways of thinking. Workers should expect more intensive work days when their hours are reduced.