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Sun, February 5, 2023 | 06:54

The end of capitalism?

The end of capitalism?

Even the most cursory glance around South Korea today will show you a great chasm appearing, one exacerbated by the continuing effects of the pandemic.

2021-04-18 09:15

Shall we boycott Beijing 2022?

Shall we boycott Beijing 2022?

In 2017, a world champion did something most remarkable: they refused to take part in a competition which they believed was prolonging human suffering. In doing so, they forfeited both their titles and considerable prize money but retained their dignity. Obviously this wasn't a multi-millionaire Nike-sponsored athlete otherwise you would have likely heard about it before now....

2021-04-10 09:35

Portrait of a xenophobic Facebook troll

Portrait of a xenophobic Facebook troll

When a person attributes all or part of a country's misfortunes to the presence of “foreigners,” and if they propose that problems can be solved by expelling said foreigners, we might be told that they are merely expressing an opinion, and moreover, that they have a right to that opinion.

2021-04-03 09:22

Who likes BTS? A survey of 400,000 fans around the world

Who likes BTS? A survey of 400,000 fans around the world

A sociological survey on more than 400,000 BTS fans took place between July and September 2020, and the results were finally released last week. To ensure maximum exposure, the survey was translated into 46 different languages and featured responses from over 100 countries and territories.

2021-03-27 09:42

BTS' 'Life Goes On' video passes 300 million YouTube views

Wanted: Mayor of Seoul

Wanted: Mayor of Seoul

The city of Seoul is seeking applicants for the position of chief executive of the metropolitan government. The successful candidate will be given a budget of 40.05 trillion won for the upcoming year and provided official accommodation at the Mayor's residence in Hyehwa-dong.

2021-03-22 09:10

Opposition candidates for Seoul mayor lead ruling party rival by wide margins: poll

What is a foreigner?

What is a foreigner?

Korean racism must be understood differently from Western racism. Things here are a complex intermingled product of colonial history, postwar American influence and continued military presence, rapid economic development, compressed modernity, and a form of patriotism that emphasizes its perceived ethnic homogeneity. In the 21st century, Korean national identity is often stil...

2021-03-13 09:34

Reporting on Korean digital sex crimes: Western comparison

Reporting on Korean digital sex crimes: Western comparison

Because of its geographical circumstance, Korea has long been an export nation. Once merely the supplier of cheap t-shirts and shoes, it now fills living rooms, stadiums, and streets all around the world with its cutting-edge technology and brands.

2021-03-06 09:52

K-pop in the YouTube era: 'Sajaegi'

K-pop in the YouTube era: 'Sajaegi'

It is natural to be a fan of something or someone, and therefore fandom is sometimes mistakenly assumed to not require study or investigation. It's just something that we all do in our own little way. But fandom is performative. That is, individuals become fans through the performance of fandom. Football fans, opera fans, and K-pop fans will all carry out particular performan...

2021-02-27 09:35

K-Queen: Not gay?

K-Queen: Not gay?

It was with some fanfare that the terrestrial channel SBS announced it would be airing “the world's first television premiere” of the Freddie Mercury biography “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The hype worked as it was the most-watched film of the Lunar New Year holiday here in Korea.

2021-02-21 13:04

Seoul mayoral candidate's remarks on LGBTQ bring controversy

Dreaming of North Korean memes

Dreaming of North Korean memes

Diplomacy with North Korea is both complex and challenging. For just when you think progress is being made or that there are signs of hope of reunification and reconciliation (or perhaps rehabilitation), Pyongyang blows up a symbolic liaison office and refers to your politicians and diplomats as “insane” and “stupid.” But then how does one respond? How does one communicate an...

2021-02-13 09:35

North Korea ranks lowest in world democracy index last year: poll

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