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

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 online politics, historical memory, and extremist internet behavior. However, identifying…
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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…

Uber Drops Korea Taxi Fee Hike After Government and Political Pushback

Uber's decision to abandon a planned taxi fee increase in South Korea attracted attention b…
Debates Surrounding Allegations of Abuse Against Activists and Broader Criticism of Israel

Debates Surrounding Allegations of Abuse Against Activists and Broader Criticism of Israel

Reports involving detained foreign activists, allegations of mistreatment, and reactions to Isra…
Korea’s Planned Entry Ban Rules for Military Service Evaders: What Overseas Koreans Should Know

Korea’s Planned Entry Ban Rules for Military Service Evaders: What Overseas Koreans Should Know

South Korea’s move to clarify entry-ban rules for military service evaders has renewed discussion…

Too Hot, Too Cold: Why Seoul Subway Air Conditioning Feels Like a Daily Debate

Seoul subway air conditioning often feels like more than a simple comfort issue. Passengers move …

Korean in Yanbian: Should Travelers Say Hangukmal or Joseonmal?

Travelers visiting Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture may wonder whether the Korean spoken ther…

Cannes Press Conference Controversy: Why One Journalist’s Remarks Sparked Accusations of Racism and Unprofessionalism

A journalist’s remarks during a press conference for the film Hope at the Cannes Film Festival…
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