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

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 Korea and the resignation of Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin following the con…
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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…

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…
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