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...
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Face-Eating ‘Zombie’ Probably Not on Drugs
South Korean media drooled over the possible arrival of a ‘zombie drug’ on Monday.
Phone-Cum-Safety Booths Prove a Bust
S. Korea turned old phone booths into 'safety booths' for citizens, especially women, to escape to. Two years later, the initiative is proving to be a flop.
When Murder Investigation Becomes a Spectator Sport
Onlookers gather. Journalists jockey for space. A suspect is paraded by police for all to see. This is a crime scene reenactment in South Korea.
Murder, Mystery and Character Communities
Imagine you like to play fictional characters in online "character communities." Imagine if a murderous one seeped into your offline reality.
South Korean Men Busted and Shamed for Buying Sex in the Philippines
Nine South Koreans have been arrested in the Philippines for buying sex. The news raised few eyebrows here, but what happened after shocked many.