The Korea Herald reports that fans of Kim Yu-na are in an uproar over certain political and academic institutions trying to cash in on the Kim Yu-na name, or face in this case. Here’s an image of a member of the ruling GNP, with the caption that reads something like: following Kim Yu-na’s lead to [...]
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As democrats cheer their candidate in Denver celebrating American democracy, another kind of democracy is taking shape in Korea, where masses have been turning out since the inauguration of the new government to check state authority. It is a movement whose solidarity finds its base in a communal “we,” as opposed to America’s “I,” and [...]
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Spending on overseas study dips lowest in 10 years Yonhap Data showing the amount Koreans spend on overseas education has dropped in the last few months has led some to speculate that perhaps the wild enthusiasm to learn English abroad is declining. What’s most intersting is that one of the reasons given for the shift [...]
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Suffering from private education in Korea OhMyNews The obsession with education here affects all aspects of Korean society, from social issues to child welfare and the nation’s economy. It’s a refreshing piece from a Korean mother pushing for a new direction. Dispute over dog meat heats up The Korea Times Recent inspections of restaurants serving [...]
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