A touching story about a woman who has been looking after stray dogs for 28 years has been making headlines recently. First introduced to the public on the May 14 episode of SBS’s “Capture the Moment – How is that Possible,” 50 year-old Kim Gye Young currently lives with and takes care of over 400… Continue reading Woman Lives with Over 400 Adopted Dogs
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Culture and Society
Korean Children Are One of the Unhappiest Group of People in the World
The happiness rate for Korean children are at an all time low. Save the Children, an international charity organization, and Seoul National University’s social welfare research center held a study comparing the levels of children’s happiness across the world. As a result, Korea ranked last in levels of subjective happiness. According to a study based on… Continue reading Korean Children Are One of the Unhappiest Group of People in the World
Korean Elementary School Students Barely Talk With Their Dads
Though the importance of bonding between family members have always been emphasized as a key factor for the development for children, surveys revealed that elementary students barely even talk to their dads. On May 18, i-Scream HomeLearn, an elementary level homeschooling program, revealed that, based on an online survey held between 22,819 people, 85 percent… Continue reading Korean Elementary School Students Barely Talk With Their Dads
Religious Groups Protest Upcoming Korea Queer Festival 2015
Around this time every year, an event to fight discrimination against sexual minorities is held. This year, there is a bit of controversy as the opening ceremony is set to take place in one of the highest-traffic and public areas in the country, the Seoul Plaza. The Korea Queer Festival is an event that has… Continue reading Religious Groups Protest Upcoming Korea Queer Festival 2015
Anti-Suicide Oath Given to First Grade Elementary Students Receives Criticism
An “anti-suicide oath” handed out to first grade elementary students is receiving some criticism online. On May 16, a post was made on an online community with the title, “The anti-suicide notice that a school sent home with first grade elementary students.” The writer of the post identified herself as the mother of a first… Continue reading Anti-Suicide Oath Given to First Grade Elementary Students Receives Criticism
New Korean Law Mandating Installation of Firewall App on Children’s Phones Earns Criticism
The Korean government is now mandating that phone carriers install firewall apps on cell phones sold to children and teenagers, buying some criticism and worry from the industry and experts alike. According to the Korea Communications Commission, a law came into effect on May 16 that requires all cell phone carriers to install apps that… Continue reading New Korean Law Mandating Installation of Firewall App on Children’s Phones Earns Criticism
Foreigners Describe Korean Resume Requirements as “Shocking”
Some may be surprised to learn that there are requirements in some Korean resumes that would be considered shocking in other countries. Many companies require a photo, height, weight, and even family backgrounds of the applicant as part of the application process. The photo taking is a huge stress to those looking for a job.… Continue reading Foreigners Describe Korean Resume Requirements as “Shocking”
Lonely Grandfather Pedals Over 30km to See His Family
An elderly grandfather brought tears of the eyes of many when he got on a bicycle to go see his family that he missed very much. On May 13, the Jeonbuk Police introduced the story of the ‘Bicycle Grandfather’ who was riding his bike in Bamjae Tunnel. Bamjae Tunnel is notorious for being an accident-prone and… Continue reading Lonely Grandfather Pedals Over 30km to See His Family
Adorable Little Girl Waits to Say Hello to Police Officer Every Morning
Meet Sol Yi. She’s a tiny, cute-as-a-button kindergartener who waits for the police officer in her neighbourhood every day to greet him. Thanks to her, Officer Kwon Sang Won can start his days with a smile. On May 13, the Mapo Police introduced the story between Offier Kwon and little Sol Yi on their official Facebook.… Continue reading Adorable Little Girl Waits to Say Hello to Police Officer Every Morning
An Idol Group’s Agency Charged with Suspicion of Fraud Over Unpaid Credit Worth 130 Million Won
An entertainment agency of a five-member idol group and other celebrities was charged with suspicion of fraud over unpaid tabs totaling around 130 million won (approx. 120,000 USD) at nine different business, including a hair salon, a photo studio, marketing team, dance team, etc., according to local news agency TV Chosun. On May 14, the… Continue reading An Idol Group’s Agency Charged with Suspicion of Fraud Over Unpaid Credit Worth 130 Million Won