When Murder Investigation Becomes a Spectator Sport
Onlookers gather. Journalists jockey for space. A suspect is paraded by police for all to see. This is a crime scene reenactment in South Korea.
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Please Don’t Walk Away Next Time You Hear a Scream
South Korea is generally a safe place. But when it comes to domestic violence between romantic partners, the country has a long way to go.
Murder, Mystery and Character Communities
Imagine you like to play fictional characters in online "character communities." Imagine if a murderous one seeped into your offline reality.
Murder at Gangnam Station: A Year Later
The shocking murder of a young woman near Gangnam Station one year ago brought the issue of misogyny in South Korea to the fore. But has it led to tangible change?
Vegetable Rage Hits South Korea as Cucumber Haters Revolt
Do you hate being forced to eat foods that go against every grain of your body and mind? Korea's cucumber haters do, and they're not taking any more...
Misogyny in South Korea: Murder in Gangnam
Six months ago, a murder of a young woman in Gangnam highlighted the enduring problem of misogyny in South Korea. In the first part of a series, we return to that event and its aftermath.