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South Korea Considers a Social Media Ban for Children Under 14

South Korea Considers a Social Media Ban for Children Under 14

South Korea is considering stronger restrictions on children’s social media use, including a possible prohibition on account creation for users under 14. The proposal also includes l…
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Not Soap: What a Korean Closet Moisture Absorber Is and How to Use It Safely

Not Soap: What a Korean Closet Moisture Absorber Is and How to Use It Safely

A small plastic container filled with white granules may resemble powdered detergent or soap, but…

Why Are Weddings at The Shilla Seoul So Prestigious?

The Shilla Seoul is frequently described as the ultimate wedding venue in Korea, but calling Kore…

Jeongdok Public Library: The Quiet Seoul Stop Most Visitors Miss Near Samcheong-dong

After exploring Gyeongbokgung Palace and the cafés, galleries, and traditional streets of Samcheo…

Trump’s $2 Million South Korean Payment, Coupang, and the U.S.–Korea Trade Dispute

A reported $2 million payment from a South Korean business group to a company controlled by Presi…

The 1996 Seungdang Village Eviction Protest in Busan

The dramatic footage of residents occupying a steel tower and resisting demolition workers with s…

What Han Kang’s Call to “Overcome Hatred” Actually Means

Nobel Prize-winning author Han Kang recently described growing hatred in South Korea and around t…
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