My Life Isn’t Your Porn: Why South Korean Women Protest
On June 9 South Korea saw the biggest women's rally in history, against the epidemic of spycam porn. Find out why they are so angry, and why the problem isn't getting solved.
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The First Rally Against South Korea’s Spycam Porn Epidemic
It was a sight to behold: at least 12,000 women shouting at the top of their lungs in central Seoul, enraged by South Korea's widespread spycam pornography, enraged by what they perceived to be police inaction, even discrimination. Here is their story.
Pyongyang Olympics? Burning Tensions Ahead of Games
Not everyone is happy about the recent thaw in inter-Korean relations ahead of the Pyeongchang Olympics. Some are burning pictures of Kim Jong-un.
Plane Madness? Second Airport Plan Angers Jeju Islanders
As the transport ministry forges ahead with plans for a controversial second Jeju airport on the crowded island, locals appeal directly to the president.
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…
153 Forgotten Days at Seoul National University
For the past 158 days, the student union at Seoul National University has been occupying some key offices. What's going on?
“I Love Park Geun-hye”: The South Korean President’s Last Loyalists
It looks like President Park Geun-hye has no friends left. But a group of die-hard fans, known as the I Love Park Geun-hye Club or "Parksamo," still continue to cheer her as her father's one true heir.
Top Five Sightings from the Anti-Park Geun-hye Protests
The top five picks of sightings from the anti-Park Geun-hye protests based on ingenuity, spirit and diverse participation.
Weekly Brief: Nov. 28th – Dec. 4th
Foreigners banned from rallies; humor and satire at rallies; people have low opinions of their jobs; mounting opinions in favor of conscientious objectors.
In Memory of Farmer Baek Nam-gi: Amnesty International Die-In Flash Mob Held
Amnesty International Korea gathered people at 6:56 pm on Monday, Nov. 14, to condemn police brutality one year ago that led to Baek Nam-gi's death.
Weekly Brief: Nov. 7th – 13th
One million march against President Park; whistle-blowers face retribution; Seoul plans to improve air quality; and more in the Weekly Brief.
Weekly Brief: Oct. 31st – Nov. 6th
Young activist faces prison for demonstrating; anti-government demonstration takes place over Choi Soon-sil scandal; Thai migrant workers suffer.