No Country for Old People: South Korea’s Dire Problem of Elderly Poverty
While South Korean economy continues to surge ahead, many of the country's seniors must deal with poverty and lack of state support.
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Admiral Conquers South Korean Cinema, Exposing Fissures in Politics
A movie about a revered historical admiral break records and leads to commentaries about politics in post-Sewol South Korea.
An Assault Upon Our Children: South Korea’s Education System Hurts Students
The world looks to Korea as a model for education but the system has a dark side. Korean education produces students who are overachieving but unhappy and ill.
Brown, Male, and Wanted in Korea
Racism in Korea is prevalent. British student of Sri Lankan origin explains why he feels Korea does not discriminate based on race but nationality.
A Brief Note on the History of Korean Cannibalism
A historical overview of Korea's long tradition of consuming human flesh sheds light on the potential reason Korea imports baby flesh pills from China.
A North Korean Views South Korea
What do North Korean defectors think of South Korea? A North Korean student shares his views and finds striking similarities between the Two Koreas.