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South Korean Anti-feminism: Has the #MeToo Movement Died?
Why Han Kang’s Nobel Matters: A Literary Legacy for South Korea
South Korea doctors’ strike: President Yoon’s political move for the upcoming legislative election
On February 6, South Korea announced a plan to increase medical school admissions by 2,000 slots, sparking strikes by the country’s trainee doctors. Sunnie explores the important question: Why are doctors and the government so strong with their viewpoints, even knowing that their decision could cost the health and lives of citizens?
Selective political memories and the justification of South Korean government
Callie Yoo explores how political memories and history are utilised by the South Korean government in power-making and regime justification.
South Korea in Squid Game
Callie Yoo discusses how the popular Netflix series invokes nostalgia while confronting viewers with uncomfortable truths about South Korean society.
Suicide Rates in Japan and South Korea: COVID-19’s Global Consequences on Mental Health
Crystel Saraie analyses the increasing suicide rates of Japan and South Korea, and its global implications.