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Why a Shortage of U.S. THAAD Interceptors Matters to South Korea and Japan

Why a Shortage of U.S. THAAD Interceptors Matters to South Korea and Japan

Reports that the United States has consumed a substantial share of its THAAD interceptor inventory have raised questions about missile-defense readiness in East Asia. The concern is …
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Why Samsung Electronics’ 600 Million Won Bonus Estimate Triggered Public Anger

Reports that some Samsung Electronics semiconductor employees could receive performance bonuses a…

Gwangju Starbucks Boycott: How the “Tank Day” Promotion Became a Corporate Accountability Crisis

Civic organizations in Gwangju and South Jeolla Province have called for a boycott of Starbucks K…
Human Rights Commission’s Queer Festival Controversy: Announced Attendance and Eventual Absence

Human Rights Commission’s Queer Festival Controversy: Announced Attendance and Eventual Absence

South Korea’s National Human Rights Commission faced criticism after its chair announced plans to…
Memorials, Historical Memory, and the Question of Global Solidarity

Memorials, Historical Memory, and the Question of Global Solidarity

Public memorials often serve not only as reminders of historical events but also as catalysts fo…

Kim Soo-hyun Controversy and the Reliability of Sources in High-Profile Celebrity Allegations

Public controversies involving celebrities often generate intense reactions, especially when al…

Understanding Ilbe-Derived Online Memes and the Risks of Misidentifying People

Ilbe-related memes and coded expressions are often discussed in connection with South Korean onli…

Why Opinions in South Korea Differ Over Gaza Flotilla Activists

Debate surrounding the return of South Korean participants in the Gaza flotilla has highlighted b…
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