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Photos Show North Korea May Be Trying to Extract Plutonium

Photos Show North Korea May Be Trying to Extract Plutonium

By Associated Press
In January, Kim vowed to enlarge the North's nuclear arsenal and disclosed an array of high-tech weapons systems targeting the United States.
Migrant Workers Face Dire Conditions at South Korean Farms

Migrant Workers Face Dire Conditions at South Korean Farms

By Associated Press
The death of a Cambodian worker last year attracted new attention to long-standing problems of overwork, lack of medical access, and mistreatment.

Why Did Thousands of K-Pop Songs Disappear From Spotify?

Why Did Thousands of K-Pop Songs Disappear From Spotify?

By Jenna Gibson
Kakao Entertainment and the streaming service were unable to reach a licensing extension -- just as Spotify entered the Korean market.

South Korea’s Cryptocurrency Craze

South Korea’s Cryptocurrency Craze

By Hayoung Seo
Can a cryptocurrency boom in South Korea give a boost for a centralized digital currency?

South Korea, US Prepare to Conduct Joint Military Exercise 

South Korea, US Prepare to Conduct Joint Military Exercise 

By Mitch Shin
Between talks with North Korea and the COVID-19 pandemic, this will reportedly be the third year in a row where exercises are held only via computer simulation.
North Korea Ordered to Pay $2.3 Billion Over Pueblo Incident

North Korea Ordered to Pay $2.3 Billion Over Pueblo Incident

By Luke Hunt
Government-appointed "special master" says crew members suffered long-lasting aftereffects, both psychological and physical.

COVID-19 Has Widened South Korea’s Gender Gap

COVID-19 Has Widened South Korea’s Gender Gap

By Troy Stangarone
As in many countries, the pandemic has had an outsized impact on women.
A Korean Poet Is the Latest Example of China’s ‘Cultural Imperialism’

A Korean Poet Is the Latest Example of China’s ‘Cultural Imperialism’

By Choi Seong Hyeon
Baidu’s introduction of a popular Korean poet as “Chinese” adds more fuel to the theory that China is trying to “steal” Korean cultural icons.

Korean Volleyball Players’ Abuse Case Triggers National Reckoning on Toxic Sports Culture 

Korean Volleyball Players’ Abuse Case Triggers National Reckoning on Toxic Sports Culture 

By Mitch Shin
Following reports alleging physical and verbal abuse by two female national volleyball team players, more and more professional athletes have been accused of bullying.  

Why South Korea Still Hasn’t Vaccinated Anyone 

Why South Korea Still Hasn’t Vaccinated Anyone 

By Justin Fendos
South Korea's delayed start to vaccinations is likely due to the government's initial preference for domestic production.

Harvard Professor’s Article Sparks Outrage Over Its Depiction of Japanese Military Brothels

Harvard Professor’s Article Sparks Outrage Over Its Depiction of Japanese Military Brothels

By Mitch Shin
While U.S. scholars and politicians criticized the article, it was defended by far-right activists in Japan – and South Korea.
South Korea’s Largest Internet Portal Shuts Down Controversial Trending Searches Chart

South Korea’s Largest Internet Portal Shuts Down Controversial Trending Searches Chart

By Jenna Gibson
Naver will shutter the feature, which has been subject to economic and political manipulation in the past.

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