This category deals with topics that are currently an issue in Korea in the language of the subjective mind
On September 11, 2022, a fundraising campaign was launched to build a memorial to Syngman Rhee. Through the construction of a memorial to former President Syngman Rhee, the plan is to reevaluate the politician and recognize his achievements. The commemorative project has a total fundraising goal of 50 billion won. The fundraising campaign is led […]
Kickstarting public fundraising to build the Lee Myung-bak Memorial Read More »
Hye-ri (real name: Lee Hye-ri), a former member of Girls’ Generation and a fan favorite, has recently been in the spotlight for her overbooking controversy with a major US airline. This incident has reignited a debate about basic service ethics, and not just about overbooting. Hyeri forced to downgrade from first to economy class Reportedly,
Girls’ Day Comet Overbooking, What’s Delta’s Response? Read More »
An email was sent with a threat to blow up Seoul City Hall, prompting police to investigate. The culprit is still unknown, but we do know it was sent from Japan. And it’s not the first mail you’ve sent. They appear to have been sent by the same person or a similar type of organization.
Threat to bomb Seoul City Hall on Liberation Day continues in Japan Read More »
The wacky keyword “royal DNA” popped up at the top of real-time search. What’s up with “royal DNA” in the 21st century? This quote comes from a letter from an officer in the Ministry of Education to his child’s classroom teacher. Learn more about the controversy this has caused. The letter looks like this As
King’s DNA, what’s in it for me? Read More »
The debate over criminalized identification is hot. It has been argued that a new approach to the identification of violent offenders is needed to balance respect for human rights and social safety. Is our unique system of showing the faces of victims but hiding the perpetrators okay? Furthermore, we need to ask whether South Korea’s
Criminalization and Human Rights: Issues and Alternatives Read More »
Parents complain of heat exhaustion at 25th World Scouting Jamboree The motto of the Scouts is “Be Prepared.” The New York Timescriticizes the 25th World Scout Jamboree, saying that event organizers, including scout organization officials and governments, did not seem to live up to this principle.(Source article) Below is an excerpt from the article Scouting
Jamboree international embarrassment becomes a reality, New York Times article Read More »
Mother of British scouts reveals ‘unbearable conditions’ at South Korea jamboree A mother has spoken out about the harsh conditions her son had to endure at a World Scout Jamboree campsite in South Korea. (Original article in theUK Guardian) With temperatures reaching an unusually high 35°C (95°F), the scouts had no choice but to continue
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A video of the Changwon stabbing incident is spreading through open chat rooms. In the video, a woman at the academy threatens with a weapon. What she was asking for was a musical instrument. When the academy refused, he took a kitchen knife and angrily banged on the window of the academy. The bottom line
Changwon stabbing, the truth about the Changwon Piano Academy stabbing case Read More »
South Korean authorities have made a breakthrough in arresting suspects involved in an online copycat death threat, according to the New York Times. This arrest is an important step to ensure public safety and prevent potential violent behavior. Number of suspects arrested in connection with death threats in South Korea Following a series of car
Copycat death threats: Identifying arrested online criminals Read More »
A recent spate of stabbings has South Koreans worried about their safety, and they’re canceling trips to crowded areas. This growing anxiety has led to an alarming increase in violent crime in South Korea. (Original article) Similar crimes to the Seo stabbing case Choi, 23, drove her car into a pedestrian lane and caused havoc,
Stabbings, indiscriminate terrorism a daily threat (Foreign News) Read More »
