BTS member Suga was caught riding an e-scooter while intoxicated and received a license revocation and a 100,000 won fine. The agency immediately issued an apology, and he will receive additional punishment as a social service worker. It will be interesting to see how this incident will affect BTS’s comeback next year. This is unfortunate, shocking, and upsetting news...
Park Chan-wook’s “Sympathy For Lady Vengeance” breaks the mold of the traditional thriller with its paradoxical setting, beautiful mise-en-scene, and unrealistic elements of a clean-cut female protagonist taking revenge. The complex emotions and themes of maternal and paternal love and revenge make this movie stand out from other thrillers and evoke a unique emotional response...
The problem of private education in South Korea has led to educational inequality due to excessive competition and reliance on private education. It is important to restore the role of public education and increase the credibility of public education by strengthening teacher professionalism, developing quality educational materials, and engaging the community. South Korea is a global...
Since the 6.25 War, Korea has gone through an incredibly difficult time: the country was devastated by the war and its people lost their homes and lives, and the miracle of the Han River, and the ship industry and shipbuilding and offshore engineering are contributing significantly to Korea’s economic growth and sustainable development for environmental protection. After the 6.25...
There has been a recent upsurge in opposition to nuclear power plants, but there are arguments that scaling back nuclear power plants in Korea, a country with a low risk of earthquakes, is a decision based on unnecessary anxiety. Nuclear power plants are essential for power stability and economic benefits, and their importance is further emphasized by strict safety management. Recently...
South Korea’s regulatory policies and institutional reforms have been positively recognized by the OECD, but deregulation is still needed in certain areas to achieve better results. As of 2023, South Korea’s product market regulation index reached the OECD average, and it is important to strengthen R&D and innovation policies. Therefore, it is necessary to make efficient...
Recently, small North Korean-made drones were spotted in Paju, Baengnyeong Island, and Samcheok, and they were able to capture images of the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Blue House. This incident exposed the military’s security holes and raised questions about how to detect drones and the infiltration techniques of North Korean drones. Along with various detection...
This article examines the discussions between workers, employers, and the government surrounding the reduction of the legal working week in South Korea from 44 hours to 40 hours, analyzing the arguments and concerns of each side and exploring ways to reconcile the social and economic impacts. How much leisure time we have to be human is one of the most important indicators of a...
A combination of a window and a door, windows play a functional and aesthetic role in hanoks, providing variability in space and harmonizing with nature. They are also an important element of modern architecture that incorporates traditional aesthetics. Windows are used for light and ventilation, and doors are openable facilities installed on the walls of buildings to allow people to enter...
This article expresses my disappointment and disappointment with the Korean movie ‘LOVE, LIES’, which is about the downfall of prostitutes in Joseon during the Japanese occupation, who are unable to fulfill their dreams and are only interested in men’s love. The movie I watched this time was one of the few screenings that I chose simply because it featured my favorite...
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