A family has recently spoken out against people who leave malicious comments about multi-child families. On June 16, Yonhap News TV reported about the government’s lack of policy support for multi-child families and used the story of a family with seven children as an example. Since then, hundreds of hate comments were posted in the article aimed at them. The family… Continue reading Multi-Child Family Demands Action Against Malicious Comments
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Politician Calls For Further Consideration Of Contributions To The Arts In Criteria For Special Military Exemption
Assembly member Ha Tae Kyung has called for amendments to the criteria that determine who receives a special exemption from mandatory military service, stating a need for a broader and more modern consideration of contributions to the arts. On July 25, the politician from the Bareunmirae Party spoke at a general meeting of the National Assembly Defense Committee. “There… Continue reading Politician Calls For Further Consideration Of Contributions To The Arts In Criteria For Special Military Exemption
Prosecution Requests 30 Years In Prison For Former President Park Geun Hye
Prosecution requested for former South Korean president Park Geun Hye to receive 30 years in prison at the appeal regarding her corruption scandal. Park Geun Hye was officially removed from office and arrested in March of 2017. On July 20, the Seoul High Court held the appeals trial for former president Park Geun Hye’s violation of multiple laws.… Continue reading Prosecution Requests 30 Years In Prison For Former President Park Geun Hye
Demand For Korean Language Courses Soars Due To K-Pop And Dramas
A love for Korean music and dramas has led many fans to try learning the language, and the rise in demand for Korean lessons is being seen both at universities and online. A July 11 report by BBC News examines how the boom of interest in Korean content has led to an increase in the popularity of the Korean… Continue reading Demand For Korean Language Courses Soars Due To K-Pop And Dramas
Seoul Metro Officials Clarify That Celebrity Birthday Ads Will Continue To Be Allowed
Seoul Metro officials have clarified that idol and celebrity birthday advertisements will be allowed to continue. Previously on June 22, the Seoul Metro, which operates lines 1 through 8, made the decision to ban “opinion advertisements” moving forward. These “opinion advertisements” are categorized as ads containing messages regarding individual or group opinions on matters of… Continue reading Seoul Metro Officials Clarify That Celebrity Birthday Ads Will Continue To Be Allowed
9 Cute Cafes In Seoul That Are Perfect For Instagram
Cafes are something Seoul, South Korea is definitely not short of. You can find a lot of sweet and simple ones that are super chic and relaxing, or you can find ones that are really unique and not as common around the world. Seoul does not fail to impress with their quality of cafes and you’d… Continue reading 9 Cute Cafes In Seoul That Are Perfect For Instagram
The Ultimate Foodie’s Guide For “Wok Of Love”
While everyone is squealing — and arguing — over love lines in K-dramas, you’re usually obsessed with all the food scenes instead. “Wok of Love” is a quirky, outrageous romantic comedy that features plenty of eating and cooking scenes along with a love triangle, a talkative horse named Buster, and eccentric former gangsters. Seo Poong (2PM’s Junho),… Continue reading The Ultimate Foodie’s Guide For “Wok Of Love”
YG Entertainment Chosen In List Of Top 100 Workplaces In South Korea
YG Entertainment was notably the only entertainment agency named as one of the 100 best workplaces in South Korea. On June 28, it was revealed that YG Entertainment was named by the Ministry of Employment and Labor as one of the top 100 places to work. The list of the top 100 workplaces is a part of an initiative… Continue reading YG Entertainment Chosen In List Of Top 100 Workplaces In South Korea
Kakao To Reportedly Venture Further Into Entertainment Industry
Kakao, a South Korean internet company that is most known for its mobile instant messaging application KakaoTalk, may be diving in more into the entertainment industry. The company is expanding its business beyond IT companies and speeding up its efforts to plan and produce contents that span popular culture and even distribute them globally, signaling… Continue reading Kakao To Reportedly Venture Further Into Entertainment Industry
North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un And President Trump Meet At Summit For Historic Moment
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Trump officially met at the 2018 North Korea-United States Summit in Singapore. The leaders greeted each other in front of a hotel at Sentosa Island and shook hands for approximately 12 seconds. Their meeting and handshake is historic as it is the first time a North… Continue reading North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un And President Trump Meet At Summit For Historic Moment