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South Korea’s Constant Struggle With Digital Sex Crimes 
January 26, 2022

South Korea’s Constant Struggle With Digital Sex Crimes 

By Jason Bartlett
Weak legal mechanisms to punish sex offenders who use digital means, like cameras, contributes to the repetition of familiar and troubling crimes.

Will South Korea Finally Have Its Reckoning on Sex Crimes?
August 14, 2020

Will South Korea Finally Have Its Reckoning on Sex Crimes?

By Jenna Gibson
Three major back-to-back incidents have brought the issue of sexual harassment and assault to a head once again.
With Sudden Death of Seoul Mayor, South Korea’s 2021 By-Elections Gain New Importance
July 14, 2020

With Sudden Death of Seoul Mayor, South Korea’s 2021 By-Elections Gain New Importance

By Tae-jun Kang
Next April, voters will choose new mayors for Seoul and Busan. Can the Democratic Party keep those seats?

Seoul Mayor’s Death Shocks South Korea
July 11, 2020

Seoul Mayor’s Death Shocks South Korea

By Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung
Park Won-soon’s death elicited both sympathy and controversy amid rumors of a sexual harassment complaint against him.

Korea Wakes up to the Deadly Consequences of Spy Cams and Cyberbullying
December 03, 2019

Korea Wakes up to the Deadly Consequences of Spy Cams and Cyberbullying

By Jenna Gibson
Three high-profile deaths in Korea reignite discussions around privacy, prosecution, and mental health.

South Korean Police Question 2 K-Pop Stars in Sex Scandals
March 14, 2019

South Korean Police Question 2 K-Pop Stars in Sex Scandals

By Hyung-Jin Kim
The #MeToo movement takes hold in South Korea's famed music industry.

Key Convictions Show Continuing Power of #MeToo Movement in Korea
February 07, 2019

Key Convictions Show Continuing Power of #MeToo Movement in Korea

By Jenna Gibson
The women's movement that began last year is now piling up successes in court.
More Sexual Abuse Claims Rock South Korean Skating
January 23, 2019

More Sexual Abuse Claims Rock South Korean Skating

By Kim Tong-Hyung
The #MeToo movement has reached South Korea's elite sports scene.

Five Priorities for South Korea’s Moon Jae-in in 2019
December 28, 2018

Five Priorities for South Korea’s Moon Jae-in in 2019

By Jenna Gibson
What should be on the South Korean president’s agenda for the new year?

Rapper Symbolizes Backlash Against South Korea's Feminists
December 06, 2018

Rapper Symbolizes Backlash Against South Korea's Feminists

By Jenna Gibson
Rapper San E steps into the middle of South Korea’s growing women’s rights movement with anti-feminist tracks.

South Korea’s Online 'Bamboo Forests' Take Center Stage in #MeToo Movement
August 10, 2018

South Korea’s Online 'Bamboo Forests' Take Center Stage in #MeToo Movement

By Tae-jun Kang
Online communities once used mostly for gossip have become central in victims coming out about sexual abuses.
The #MeToo Movement Finally Arrives in South Korea
February 13, 2018

The #MeToo Movement Finally Arrives in South Korea

By Justin Fendos
South Korea has a subdued history of failed efforts against sexual harassment.

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