Former Spy Chief Could Be Next On Chopping Block for Park Geun-hye Saga
Lee Byung-kee is accused of doing misappropriating funds at former President Park's behest, part of a wide web of corruption that just keeps unraveling.
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Itaewon Bar Apologizes to Indian Student for Foreigner Ban
In June, an Indian student was turned away from a bar in Seoul because of his nationality. Recently, he finally received an apology.
Dispatch: Central Seoul Quiet as Trump Arrives for Meeting with “a Fine Gentleman”
Walking through central Seoul on Tuesday morning, it’s clear that the South Korean government is taking no chances with security…
Media Roundup: S. Korean Chatter Ahead of Trump’s Visit
With Trump set to make first visit, South Korean media are united on the need to maintain alliance with the U.S, but differ on how warmly to welcome him.
South Korean Perp Walks: What’s Up With the Blurred Handcuffs?
Practice of blurring suspects' handcuffs in media reports a symbolic measure meant to bolster the presumption of innocence.
Does Naver Qualify as a News Company?
Millions of Koreans get their news via portal site Leviathan Naver. But can Naver claim not to be a news company, and how impartial is it?
Is South Korea Ready for All Its International Students?
One student's tragic story highlights how South Korean universities pursue international students, but can lack the infrastructure to help them adjust.
Spending Candlelight Protest Anniversary in the Slammer
One year after the start of a historic protest movement that ended with the ouster of a president, central Seoul…
Love It or Hate It, S. Korea’s Anti-Corruption Law Here to Stay
It's been a year since the hugely debated anti-corruption (Kim Young-ran) law passed. Many 29,000 won meals later, companies offer differing assessments.
Amid North Korean Threat, Free Trade Agreement Bedevils Moon Jae-in Presidency
As if dealing with North Korea isn't hard enough, Donald Trump sticks South Korea with a request to renegotiate the FTA from 2011.
Bulgogi Burger Blues: Headaches for McDonald’s Korea
A four-year-old got the 'hamburger disease' after eating a bulgogi burger at a McDonald's in Korea. Her mother is waging a campaign against the company.
More South Korean Teens Hitting the Bottle Too Hard
South Korea is known for its hard drinking culture. The problem is that an increasing number of minors are getting in on the action.