South Korea Women’s March in Photos
Korea Exposé shares a selection of photos from Korea Women's March, held in Seoul on Mar. 4. With a progressive government in power, is the gender gap set to start closing?
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How South Korea Got Rid of Its Gun Problem
South Korea is held up internationally as a model of low gun crime. But in the aftermath of the tumultuous Korean War, things weren't always so safe...
Carpooling Apps on Collision Course with S Korea Taxi Drivers
Korea's powerful taxi lobby fended off Uber in 2015. Now, it faces a new challenge in the form of Luxi and Poolus, two carpooling apps that offer new transportation alternatives.
The Kevin Spacey Twist in South Korea’s #MeToo Campaign?
An acclaimed film director was accused of sexual harrassment, by a colleague who used the hashtag #MeToo. The accused apologized and came out publicly as a lesbian, raising eyebrows at the Kevin Spacey-esque move.
Muslim Prayer Room Plan Scuppered by Islamophobes
Korea Tourism Organization's plan for a mobile Muslim prayer room at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics has been dropped in the face of Islamophobic resistance.
Study: “Dating Violence Prevalent in Seoul”
A recent study of dating violence in Seoul revealed that 39.1 percent of women had suffered from physical violence, 54.7 percent had been victims of sexual violence, and several other shocking figures.
#MeToo Didn’t Just Start in South Korea
As the #MeToo movement gathers momentum worldwide, South Korea is adopting the hashtag campaign -- but it's an oversimplification to say it "just started."
Pyeongchang: Halal Food for Athletes But Not Regular Visitors?
With less than 10 days to go before the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics open, it's still hard to find any local sign of halal food for Muslim spectators.
P(r)aying for Bigotry at Handong University
Handong University announced its official opposition to homosexuality last May: “Homosexuality is a regressive cultural trend that denies Biblical truth” and, “We believe true homosexual rights lie in conversion therapy.” It goes to lengths to abide by this belief.
EXO Star’s Prejudice of Depression is a Korean Prejudice
EXO member Baekhyun made insensitive comments about depression, not long after the death of a K-pop star. Predictably, public reaction has been unforgiving.
Obituary: The Legacy of Jonghyun
Jonghyun’s death raises many questions of social importance: about the K-pop industry, depression, and suicide as a health risk in South Korea.