Between Demand and Academic Excellence: The Debate Facing South Korea
The article discusses the intense competition in South Korea's education system and the impact it has on children's well-being as parents enroll their children in private academies for better chances at top universities.
NSW unveils sweeping foster care reforms for vulnerable children
The NSW government has announced significant reforms aimed at enhancing the foster care system for vulnerable children.
Have you done yoga with horses?: this practice that regulates the nervous system takes place on a beach in Ecuador
A veterinary student has created a unique practice called equinoyoga, combining yoga with the presence of horses to promote both animal and human well-being on an Ecuadorian beach.
Postponed (again) hearing of Érik 'Terrible' Morales for alleged sexual harassment: What is the new date?
Érik 'Terrible' Morales, former Tijuana city welfare secretary, has postponed his hearing for alleged sexual harassment for the third time, pushing the date back to December 10, 2025.
"They have nothing to eat": almost 200 cows recovered from cattle rustling are dying of hunger awaiting a judicial decision
In Corrientes, Argentina, nearly 200 cows recovered from cattle rustling are starving while awaiting a local judicial decision to allow their transfer to a suitable farm.
Lowest sick leave in three years – Vedum believes sick pay must be protected
Sick leave in Norway reached its lowest point in three years at 6.57% in 2025, prompting proposal by politician Trygve Slagsvold Vedum to maintain the current sick pay system.
Ingvi and his family's ordeal: insomnia, seizures, and no solutions
A family in Iceland is struggling with the lack of support and resources for their son Ingvi, who has severe health issues including epilepsy and developmental delays.
Helplessness, warning, and hero story
The article discusses the struggles of a mother and her fifteen-year-old son facing challenges within the welfare system in Iceland, alongside various local news highlights.
Ford government stops reports summarizing child welfare network deaths
The Ford government in Ontario has ceased compiling data on child deaths related to the welfare system, affecting transparency regarding the care of vulnerable children.
Lay Judge Voted for Malin's Baby to be Taken - Regrets it
A social services agency in Örebro faces criticism over the removal of a baby due to incorrect information regarding the mother's intellectual capacity, with the lay judge involved expressing regret over their decision.
The welfare area sells its patient information system Esko, chosen as the best in Finland
The North Ostrobothnia welfare area has initiated a tender for the sale of its majority stake in Esko Systems, a top-rated patient information system.
Social Policy Course: SPD and Union – One Single Conflict of Goals
The article critiques demands for painful social reforms from the SPD and political opposition, highlighting the potential negative impacts on the German social welfare system.
Stricter Requirements for Immigrant Benefits
The Swedish government proposes to implement stricter eligibility criteria for immigrants seeking access to the welfare system, including a five-year residency requirement for certain benefits.
The Abuse of Social Workers During Training and the Success of Integrated Care
A social worker recounts the absurdity of being forced to perform menial tasks instead of gaining relevant experience during training, highlighting issues within South Korea's social welfare system.
[Exclusive] The ‘Emergency Patient Transport System’ is being reformed… The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Fire Agency have different data aggregation
The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Fire Agency have reported significantly different numbers regarding emergency patient transports, revealing a lack of coordination in their operations.
A Panevezys resident got stuck in the maze of bureaucracy while saving an injured bird: "The system really doesn't work"
A man in Panevezys faced bureaucratic obstacles while trying to save an injured duck after it was struck by a vehicle.
DWP reminder as some claimants need 'to act' by March 2026
Claimants of certain 'legacy benefits' in the UK are reminded to take action by March 2026 to avoid losing their benefits as the welfare system undergoes significant changes.
Afraid that a reverse incentive will lead to an increase in disability beneficiaries
Vilhjálmur Birgisson expresses concerns about a potential reverse incentive causing more people to prefer receiving benefits over returning to work.
For Entrance Exams, It's About Feeding the System and Not About the Children
The article discusses concerns regarding the entrance examination system in education, suggesting it prioritizes institutional needs over children's educational welfare.
Consequences of the Welfare State
The current sick leave system in Norway is deemed unfair and ineffective for the most vulnerable, necessitating reform to avoid negative outcomes for workers and public finances.
Juhana Vartiainen on A-studio: The Poor Could Lose All Their Money if They Do Not Take Responsibility for Their Lives
Juhana Vartiainen suggests Finland should adopt a more responsibility-driven welfare system similar to Denmark's to avoid a social trap.
A patient expelled from a treatment center was sent to prison, where he was sexually assaulted and abandoned without care
A former patient expelled from a rehabilitation facility has faced sexual assault and neglect during his months in prison due to a lack of proper treatment options.
Prosecutors appeal the not guilty verdict for LG's Koo Yun-kyung couple for 'using undisclosed information'
Prosecutors in South Korea have appealed a not guilty verdict for Koo Yun-kyung, the representative of the LG Welfare Foundation and the daughter of the late LG Group chairman Koo Bon-moo, and her husband for using undisclosed information to gain unjust profits in stock trading.
Kymenlaakso Welfare Area Employee Illegally Accessed Data of Over 40 People – the Third Case in Six Months
An employee of the Kymenlaakso welfare area illegally accessed the information of 44 individuals in a patient data system, marking the third such incident in six months.
DN Debate Replies: A Stressed Hospital is a Stressed Welfare
In a debate piece, Eva Sixt and Lena Hultén question how municipalities will care for vulnerable elderly people during future crises such as pandemic surges or holiday pressures.
Mother acquitted for the second time for severe abuse of her son
A mother in Norway has been acquitted for the second time of severe abuse of her son, with the court ruling that the allegations did not meet the criminal threshold.
"We shouldn't go to jail for stealing food"... President Yoon visits 'Just Dream' in Chungju
President Yoon visited the 'Just Dream' program in Chungju, emphasizing the need to support those in need and dispel concerns about potential abuse of the system.
"We want to apologize": two judges declared the adoptability of two children and summoned them to explain why they have been in a home for three years
Two Argentine judges have declared two siblings adoptable after they spent three years in a foster home, and they summoned the children to court to explain the situation and apologize for the delays.
NSW scheme saw 485,000 native animals legally harmed or killed in 2025
A parliamentary inquiry revealed that 485,000 native animals were legally harmed or killed in NSW in 2025, prompting calls for a reform of the licensing system.
Abandoning animals is not a misguided love, but a gap in the system
The article discusses the issue of animal hoarding in South Korea and emphasizes that it stems from systemic failures rather than a misguided affection for animals.
Collect signatures to create a state-funded emergency veterinary service system
A public initiative in Latvia is gathering signatures to establish a state-funded 24-hour emergency veterinary care system.
Call to create a state-funded emergency veterinary assistance system
A campaign is underway in Latvia to gather signatures for establishing a state-funded 24-hour emergency veterinary care system due to the current lack of such services.
Mother’s Pension: Annual 13.5 billion euros for CSU clientele policy
The planned expansion of the Mother’s Pension in Germany is set to add billions in costs, primarily funded by taxpayers, with significant implications for social welfare funding.
London Swede Sten Lagerman: 'I Go Between Soup Kitchens'
Sten Lagerman, a Swedish man living in London, speaks about his struggles with homelessness and his experiences with the broken British welfare system.
Child in 'cage': Justice points to disobedience crime by the City of Sorocaba
The Justice system acknowledged that the City of Sorocaba failed to comply with a court order related to a case involving a child kept in a 'cage' at a daycare in 2023.
The grassroots movement for shelters. Celebrities highlight abuses, and a bill waits in Parliament
The article discusses a growing grassroots movement focusing on animal shelters, with celebrities raising awareness of issues in the system while a legislative bill awaits consideration in Parliament.
In the South, there was a clash with Apotti, in the North, a functional system was developed - now users fear its destruction
Users of the award-winning Esko patient information system in Northern Finland are worried about its potential dismantling following a strategic decision made by the region's health authority.
It is necessary that the matter of custody cases goes through the court system
The article discusses the importance of involving the court system in custody cases for children's welfare.
Germans can no longer afford their welfare state. Changes are coming
The article discusses the urgent need for reform in Germany's welfare state, outlining the challenges the government faces in restructuring social benefits, plans to reduce bureaucracy, issues surrounding raising the retirement age to 70, and the main arguments for and against maintaining the Bürgergeld system.
Welfare State Reform: Citizen-Friendly Does Not Automatically Mean Fairer
The article discusses the consensus among various political factions in Germany regarding welfare state reform, highlighting growing pressures on the social welfare system despite apparent agreement.
Wild animals suffer for hours by the roads. A assistance system exists, but it is lame [POLEMIC]
The article discusses the case of a wolf hit by a car near Czaplinek, emphasizing the responsibilities of services to assist injured wildlife as mandated by law.
Minnesota’s welfare fraud disaster exposes a national system designed to fail
Minnesota's extensive welfare fraud problem highlights systemic issues in the U.S. welfare system, where scammers have reportedly stolen around $9 billion from programs meant for low-income families.
New calls for DWP benefits payment card to replace cash
A new online petition is urging the UK Government to replace cash payments for benefit claimants with a payment card system to ensure welfare money is spent on essentials.
Association Shadow: The Prime Minister's Statement is Deeply Irresponsible
The Association Shadow sharply criticized the Prime Minister's remarks labeling organizations and parents of children with disabilities as 'malicious', calling it an unacceptable attempt to discredit those highlighting issues in the social welfare system.
Influencer, White House welfare fraud claims are distorted, but the system has risks
The Trump administration's campaign against alleged welfare fraud has resulted in frozen funding for Democratic-led states and a new position in the Justice Department, while claims of immigrants being primary drivers of fraud remain unsubstantiated, culminating in a recent court ruling blocking the funding freeze in New York.