How Did South Korea Become So Rich?
How did South Korea go from a war-torn nation in the 1950s, one of the poorest in the world, to one of its most developed? And in a single generation?
Vietnam War
South Korean War Crimes in Vietnam War
An unknown number of Vietnamese civilians were raped, killed and wounded by South Korean soldiers during the Vietnam War.
Weekly Brief: Nov. 28th – Dec. 4th
Foreigners banned from rallies; humor and satire at rallies; people have low opinions of their jobs; mounting opinions in favor of conscientious objectors.
Weekly Brief: Oct. 24th – 30th
Choi Soon-sil scandal blows open and threatens presidency; artists jailed for criticizing government; Baek Nam-gi autopsy warrant expires and more.
Weekly Brief: Sept. 19th – Sept. 25th
Baek Nam-gi dies; life for female runaways and migrant fisheries workers; excessive subway crackdowns; another earthquake; and calls for nuclear armament.