50,000 Won for Loose Dogs, Public Smoking, and Death Threats
Tensions between the sexes is rife on the Internet. But when one man took it too far, off YouTube into real life, police didn't do much about it.
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While Politics Swings Left, MBC Reporters Feel Pushed Further Right
It's no secret that many media in S. Korea are politically biased. What has this meant for a major broadcaster in the midst of the Moon presidency?
Fried Chicken Tests Take Wing in South Korea
In a country full of self-proclaimed fried chicken lovers, who reigns supreme? In July, 500 people in South Korea competed for the official title of "chimmelier."
Park Geun-hye’s Forgotten Blue House Documents
On two separate occasions this month, the Blue House discovered documents left behind by Park Geun-hye's administration. What should it do with them?
South Korea Migrant Workers Publicize Dire Work Conditions
Migrant workers in South Korea have long faced exploitative work environments. Earlier this month, one Facebook video showed what reality is like for them.
ké cast, Season One: Korea Exposé Behind the Scenes
We understand reading off a phone screen isn’t always the best way to consume news during a long commute, so…
What’s With South Korea’s Fuss About the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is like Donald Trump's tax returns: Everyone talks about it but most have never seen the details.
For Better or Worse, All Roads Lead to Namuwiki in South Korea, Not Wikipedia
South Korea's home-grown on-line encyclopedia, Namuwiki, offers solid fun and shaky facts. Welcome to the world of open-source information.
Public Wedding Ad Angers Young South Koreans
A public ad promoting smaller weddings angers young South Koreans. How well can the government tackle the fertility rate, which is the lowest in the world?
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?
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.
Weekly Brief: Oct. 3rd – 9th
NHRCK against HIV testing; mistreatment of foreign professionals; Sewol commission continues; and Baek Nam-gi's family fights autopsy warrant.