The LGBTQIA+ made significant progress in South Korea after winning a landmark ruling. On Thursday, South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of the same-sex couple, So Sung Wook and Kim Yong Min, who pursued receiving the same spousal coverage as heterosexual couples from the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS). South Korea’s current laws, unfortunately, […]
Katy Perry’s New “Feminist” Music Video Receives Criticism Backlash In South Korea
Recently, American pop star Katy Perry released a new song, “Woman’s World,” which has created quite a buzz on social media, and South Korea is no exception. The song, a supposed “feminist” anthem, claims to celebrate women’s power. Yet, the track bombed with mainstream audiences and critics alike, as many felt its concept was completely […]
South Korean Prosecution To Confiscate “Wrecker YouTuber” Revenue, Public Not Impressed
In light of mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang‘s shocking revelations about her abuser ex-boyfriend and her fellow YouTubers who blackmailed her… YouTuber Tzuyang | @tzuyang70/Instagram …the South Korean prosecutor’s office will “actively reclaim revenue earned by YouTubers through spreading fake information or malicious content.” In a News A report on July 13, 2024 (KST), the prosecution announced intervention “in the lawless realm of […]
South Korean McDonald’s Balloon Ad For New Chili Pepper Burger Goes Wrong
Earlier this week, McDonald’s Korea launched three new menu items as part of “Taste of Korea,” a “local sourcing initiative introducing various menu items using high-quality domestic ingredients.” #진주고추크림치즈버거풍미 가득한 맛의 비밀은?🤫 햇빛을 가득 받고 자라맛 좋은 국내산 진주 고추로매콤 새콤한 고추 피클로 만든 후고소한 크림치즈에 쏙쏙! 넣어 완성! 매콤 꼬소하게 자꾸 생각나는 맛이것이 바로 진정한 […]
South Korean Politician Blames Women For Rising Male Suicide Rates
A South Korean politician has been inundated with criticism after making comments about women being responsible for the rise in male suicide rates. Seoul’s Mapo bridge equipped with suicide-prevention hotline | Hankyoreh In a recent report, Seoul city councilor Kim Ki Deok made the argument that the increased participation of women in the workforce in […]