The Biggest 2025 Issues That Spilled Into 2026 | Into Korean

2025 had a lot of major issues in Korea, but many of them disappeared from conversations as quickly as they came up. This includes celebrity news, popular snacks and trends, and events that affected specific areas. But several issues from 2025 are still being talked about in 2026, and are issues that nearly everyone in Korea is fully aware of. As a Korean learner, it’s important to also be aware of culture and what things are important to Koreans, so I put together a list of the five biggest issues from 2025 that you should be aware of.