The Judgment Day: Park Geun-hye Ousted by Constitutional Court
On Friday, Mar. 10, 2017, South Korea made history when the Constitutional Court of Korea ruled in favor of president Park Geun-hye's ouster.
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What Now? Court Ruling Triggers Early Presidential Election
Park Geun-hye is no longer president of the Republic of South Korea. In 60 days there will be an election. What happens between now and then?
“Fake News” Nudges Senior South Koreans Toward Social Media
Amid the nation’s political turmoil, elderly South Koreans are losing trust in conventional news and turning to alternative, new media.
Being Single Yet Married: “Graduation from Marriage” Trending
Without divorce, one can live alone, date and do whatever else like a single person. This is "jolhon" - a new relationship trend among old married couples.
Only High School Using Park Geun-hye’s History Textbook Faces Rough Year
State-issued history textbooks is one of president Park's signature policies. Only one high school is using it. Its school year is off to a rough start.
“A Day Without Women” on the Streets of South Korea
South Korea held its very first #DayWithoutWomen protests. Among OECD nations, Korea has the biggest gender wage gap. Check out our dispatch from Seoul.
Who is Kim Han-sol?
The assassinated Kim Jong-nam's son, Kim Han-sol, appeared in a mysterious video. What did he say and who is he? Is this even Kim Han-sol?
Another Dolphin Death In South Korea’s Aquariums
Since 1990, over half of South Korea's dolphins died after living for less than five years. Environmental activists point to atrocious aquarium conditions.
South Korean Men Busted and Shamed for Buying Sex in the Philippines
Nine South Koreans have been arrested in the Philippines for buying sex. The news raised few eyebrows here, but what happened after shocked many.
Battle of the Nudes: Political Satire Targets Lawmaker and His Wife
Members of Ilbe, an online rightwing site, go nuclear with Photoshop in the latest chapter of a battle over a painting titled "Dirty Sleep."
Former Spy Claims NIS Spied on Constitutional Court
Possibly with less than a week before the constitutional court’s decision on Park's impeachment, a former spy claims NIS spied on the Constitutional Court.
Pro-Japanese Roots Haunt South Korean Actor Kang Dong-won
Popular South Korean actor Kang Dong-won came under fire over comments he made ten years ago about his family roots, which contain an inconvenient truth.