"How a Country Treats Its Animals Reveals That Country's Morality," Samantha Berg, a Former Whale Trainer at SeaWorld
A two-year-old is kidnapped. Then he is confined to a space the size of a bathtub. The kidnappers provide food in return for training. If he doesn't get it righ..

A "Straight" Reporter Ventures on a One-Man Gay Rights Demonstration in Korea
This is Gwak Hui-yang, a reporter with The Kyunghyang Shinmun. Recently I carried out a solo demonstration carrying a picket sign for 2~3 hours at three locatio..

"You Have a Problem with That?" 6 Million Workers Engaged in Emotional Labor: Should They Smile at Insults, Too?
Park (45), a cashier at a large supermarket in Seoul, does not go out even on the few days she has off. Park said, "I avoid going out because I hate people." Sh..

Korea's First Suspected Case of the "Killer Tick" Appears in Jeju
A patient in Jeju is the first person suspected of being infected by "killer ticks" in Korea. Five people have died this year in Japan due to a disease transmit..

Fair Trade Commission Investigates Naver for Unfair Practices
The Fair Trade Commission has launched an investigation into unfair practices by NHN, Korea's largest online business. This is the commission's second investiga..

Director Kim-Jho Gwangsoo Marries Gay Partner
The film director Kim-Jho Gwangsoo (48) will marry a man 19 years younger than him. Korean celebrities have announced their gay identity in the past, but direct..

Samsung Electronics Develops the World's First 5G Mobile Communication Technology: It Can Download a Movie in 1 Second
Samsung Electronics has released the world's first fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication technology, placing its stakes in the competition to discover the ..

Exaggerated Fears of Weak Yen: In the Past, Korean Economy Remained Strong Despite Weak Yen
"The world is on alert for a 'weak yen.' The value of the yen dropped to 122.09 JPY to the U.S. dollar this day, the lowest in 4 years and 9 months. In Seoul's ..

Double Apology for Spokeperson's Sexual Harassment Allegations: Overall Problems in Cheong Wa Dae
The sexual misconduct of former Cheong Wa Dae spokesperson Yoon Chang-jung during President Park Geun-hye's U.S. visit and the ensuing responses disclosed overa..

"Europe and the U.S. Labeled South Korea as an Illegal Fishing Country, Warning of Possible Sanctions"
Duncan Currie (53), a lawyer and expert in international maritime policy said Europe and the U.S. simultaneously designated South Korea as an illegal fishing (I..

U.S. Treasury Secretary Changes His Poor Handwriting, But Handwriting Is Not a Problem for the BOK Governor
Jacob Lew, United States Secretary of the Treasury who created quite a stir with his sloppy "pig's tail" signature when he first took office in January, has a n..

What the Protest atop a Steel Tower Left Behind: 171 Days of Incompetence Displayed by Politicians and the Government
Laid-off workers of Ssangyong Motor have ended their 171-day sit-in atop a transmission tower. The former head of the union's Ssangyong Motor chapter, Han Sang-..
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