Controversial Book on Abortion in South Korea Triggers Debate
The recent publication of a book by twenty-five Korean women who had abortions has stirred up debate about the widespread, albeit illegal practice of abortion in South Korea. The twenty-five women...
View ArticleKorean Literary Prize Reignites Criticism of Homosexuality
A scene from the 1999 Korean movie, “Memento Mori” The announcement of the winner of the Yook Woo-dang Literary Prize has reignited the debate about accepting homosexuals in Korea. The prize, which was...
View Article“The man must buy the house” Men Protest Marriage Burden
The consistent upward trend in the average age of Korean newlyweds and the increase in the number of young people who say they do not plan to get married at all has led to what some call “the...
View ArticleStudy Finds Korean Husbands Do Least Housework in OECD
Article from Yonhap News: OECD Study: Korean Husbands Ranks Lowest in Sharing Housework Korean married men spend a daily average of 45 minutes in doing housework, with 10 minutes for childcare and 21...
View ArticleKorean Supreme Court Overturns Sexual Harassment Ruling
Article from Yonhap News: Supreme Court; Saying, “Sleep over,” while grabbing an employee’s wrist is “not harassment.” On the 2nd, thanks to Chief Justice Lee In-bok of the Supreme Court, 61-year-old...
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