Kwanwoo Suh Is Looking for His Korean Father
After South Korean firm Daewoo Engineering and Construction was commissioned to build a highway linking Liberia to Sierra Leone in the mid- to late eighties, some 30 Korean-Liberian children were born.
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CJ CGV’s “Be a Foreigner”: Funny April Fool’s Event or Cultural Appropriation?
CJ CGV is offering discounts to moviegoers on April Fool's. Dress like a foreigner, or speak in a foreign language. Is this delightful and funny, or a pandora's box of cultural appropriation?
Unlikely Debate: Olympics ‘Garlic Girls’ and Japanese Porn
The South Korean women's curling team are the biggest stars of the moment. But the "Garlic Girls" probably don't know that during the Olympics, they were part of a debate involving a phrase commonly known in Korea through Japanese porn.
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.
Good Luck Making It As Korean in America
It is old (and not fake!) news that U.S. economy has historically benefited from skilled foreign workers. How are the barriers getting harder to mount, especially for Koreans in America?
ID Photos That Break the Mould
South Korea is known for its culture of conformity (and ID photos to match). But meet Sihyun, a photographer who's made a name for herself by taking ID pictures that show every subject as a unique individual.
“Black Protests” Call End to Outdated Abortion Law
These "black protesters" want to put an end to South Korea's outdated abortion law. They have been marching since October 2016. Find out why.
Kopino Children: Half Korean, Half Filipino, Fatherless
The Philippines is a popular destination for South Koreans. Many men, though, are accused of abandoning their half-Filipino children, dubbed Kopino.
The Old Man’s Harbor
Jongno is the old man's harbor in Seoul. Why do so many come here? What are they looking for? Read our exposé of one of Korea's most historic neighborhoods.
The Latest in S. Korean Feminism: Zucchinis
Also known as a courgette, this summer squash is the unlikely instigator of a heated online debate surrounding actor Yoo Ah-in, and his claim to feminism.
Ilbe vs. Womad: Alleged Child Abuse Reignites S. Korea’s Gender War
A South Korean woman was arrested in Australia for producing "child abuse content." Ilbe users are pointing to a Womad supporter.
KÉ Interview: That Famous Same-Sex Wedding, Four Years Later
Four years after the controversial wedding with his husband in Seoul, Dave Kim is struggling to legalize his marriage. But he's hopeful; here's why.