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February 24, 2021 Social affairs

[Newsmaker] Controversy brews over sex dolls in Korea

The controversy over sex dolls in Korea continues, with lawmakers seeking to impose regulations while civic groups call for a ban despite the court ruling to allow importing them. The Seoul Administ...

[Newsmaker] Claims of past school violence sweep sports, showbiz

Celebrities and athletes are facing public outrage, following a string of accusations of past bullying. Following the bullying scandal that damaged the careers of four professional volleyball player...

February 23, 2021
Social affairs
[Newsmaker] Lawmakers condemn Myanmar military coup, call for democracy

South Korean lawmakers on Monday called for a restoration of democracy in Myanmar and raised concerns about atrocities against ethnic minorities, after the military junta took control in a coup. M...

February 22, 2021
Politics
[Eye Plus] Soraepogu, famous for fresh seafood, salted shrimp

Soraepogu Fish Market located in Namdong-gu, Incheon, is a popular tourist attraction in the metropolitan area with more than 8 million visitors a year. The fish market, located about 32 kilometers ...

February 20, 2021
Travel
Two court officials arrested over attempt to rape, assault

Two court officials have recently been arrested in separate incidents this month on suspicion of attempting to rape a woman, and assaulting a karaoke owner in Seoul, police said. A drunk official in...

February 19, 2021
Social affairs
English education should start at earlier age: lawmaker

A South Korean lawmaker serving on the education committee said the nation needs to change the paradigm of English education by providing it at an earlier age and abolishing test-focused, cram-style ...

February 18, 2021
Social affairs
[Animals in Korea (2)] Pro bono lawyers sue on behalf of animals in peril

In a country where news reports about animal cruelty and abandonment never stop, a group of pro bono lawyers is working to protect animals by filing suits on their behalf. Among their clients are mou...

February 17, 2021
Social affairs
[Newsmaker] In Korean sports, medals cover a multitude of sins

South Korean sports’ “medals-only” meritocracy is revealing its dark side after patterns of violent behavior were laid bare, shocking sports fans and the public. On Monday the Incheon Heungkuk Life ...

February 15, 2021
Social affairs
Gyeonggi governor stays on top of presidential preference survey

Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung is firmly at the top of the recent presidential preference survey, widening the gap with two other high-profile figures, ruling Democratic Party Chairman Rep. Lee...

February 14, 2021
Politics
[Herald Interview] ‘Foreigners in Seoul want more benefits, less discrimination’

Seoul is an attractive city for expats, but administrative discrimination must be addressed, says the new chair of the foreign resident council that represents around 500,000 foreigners in Seoul, vow...

February 12, 2021
Social affairs
[Animals in Korea (1)] Animals still things, not beings, in Korea

There is a saying that goes, “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” At a glance, South Korea -- with 15 million pet owners -- is a decent place for animals. Wi...

February 11, 2021
Social affairs
Ruling party speeds up efforts to weaken prosecution’s power

The ruling Democratic Party is speeding up the process of weakening the power of the prosecution. Now it is moving to create a new investigative agency, on the heels of the establishment of an agency...

February 9, 2021
Politics
Online ads for private prostitution surge amid social distancing

Online advertising for prostitution surged in Seoul last year amid social distancing measures, with over 40,000 such instances detected by a monitoring group, the city government said Thursday. The ...

February 4, 2021
Social affairs
[Herald Interview] Former opposition leader vows to improve Seoul’s gender equality, child safety

Na Kyung-won, former floor leader of the conservative opposition, has vowed to improve gender equality and curb crimes against women and children if she becomes the first female mayor of Seoul. “Kor...

February 2, 2021
Politics
[Herald Interview] Put policies for foreigners on back burner: former Seoul Mayor

Former Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon says he would use all of his administrative powers to focus on local people suffering from the pandemic, leaving aside support policies for foreign residents and investm...

February 1, 2021
Politics

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