Sexist Books for Children
Unfortunately, the top-selling "learning books" for children at South Korea's largest bookstore portrayed women in sexist, outdated ways.
Gwanghwamun
Dispatch: Central Seoul Quiet as Trump Arrives for Meeting with “a Fine Gentleman”
Walking through central Seoul on Tuesday morning, it’s clear that the South Korean government is taking no chances with security…
A Small Victory for South Korea’s Disability Rights
If you've taken the subway to Gwanghwamun since 2012, you've seen them. Meet the activists who recently achieved a victory for Korea's disability rights.
Moon Jae-in Vows to Dismantle Police Conscript Force
The police conscripts are some of the most visible -- and silent -- presences in S. Korea's frequent protests. Moon Jae-in vows to dismantle them.
Gwanghwamun Democracy 2.0: Air Pollution Roundtables
Thousands of Seoulites gathered for roundtable discussions on Gwanghwamun Square. While cars drove past, citizens discussed the worsening air pollution.
With the Sewol’s Salvage, Closure May Be Near
Between two floating platforms emerges the rusty hull of the Sewol, a ship that sunk nearly three years ago and killed 304 people. The sight is startling.
“Step Down, Park”: Anti-Government Protestors Occupy Downtown Seoul
Masses of South Korean protestors took to downtown Seoul Saturday, demanding that President Park Geun-hye step down.