Stories about South Korea from May, 2008
Korea: Grand Canal Confession
The Grand Canal plan, which the new Korean president dreamed of for a long time even before the election, seems to face another problem since the plan brought out so many arguments and doubts. Whether the plan is on behalf of the people or of him, some people expect economic...
South Korea: Disrespect for Police
Korea Beat translates a local newspapers article which explains the phenomenon of disrespect for the police in South Korea.
Korea: Saving One Life
A netizen shares a cute story that happened on a usual day for him. Helping others might not be so hard. …안녕하세요.. 저는 20대 직장인 남자입니다^^! 다른게 아니라 어제 밤 11시 30분쯤에 있었던일을 이야기할려합니다… 뚜뚜~~뚜뚜~~뚜우우~ 7시다 퇴근하자 칼퇴근.. ㅁㅅㅁ 퇴근을 마치고.. 요즘 똥배가 조금나와서 8시부터 항상 운동을합니다.. 이 한강근처라.. 한강에서...
Iran: Blogger writes book on the impact of the Internet
Cyrus Farivar is a USA-based blogger, journalist and writer. He is currently working on a book about the impact of the internet on society. Cyrus writes about internet impact on Iran, Senegal, South Korea and Senegal. He was recently in Iran and has taken several photos of Iranian carpets, food,...
South Korea: Links to Kwangju Uprising
Matt puts up very informative links to essays and studies on Kwangju Uprising.
South Korea: Teachers as Part-time Cops
CINA comments on the South Korean government education authority's move in mobilizing 800 teachers to disperse student protesters in the anti-U.S beef rally.
Korea: The birth of the New Political Generation Online
Since the content of the US-Korea Beef Trade agreement was publicized in Korean society, many things have happened. Unexpected scenes of teenage students’ active participation in candlelight vigils against the trade and policies of the current government and their continual activities (not just temporary participation) have been ongoing. Even though...
South Korea: Left Wing Politics
Newcham posts an article reviewing the left wing politics since the general election in April.
South Korea: Peace Festival
Seoulidarity blogs about the forthcoming Peace Festival for Conscientious Objection to Military Duty in this weekend.
Korean internet site attacked by Chinese hackers
The biggest auction site in Korea, “Auction,” was involved in a hacker attack in February and lost the personal information of at least 11 million customers. Recently, the hackers were found to be Chinese. In addition, Koreans are related to this crime. The fact that the personal information is used...
Korea: Resignation of the King of Samsung Kingdom
The king of Samsung, Lee Kun-Hee, finally announced his resignation last month. Since this announcement, some netizens collect others’ thoughts on the issue and how much it will influence the Korean economy, or question whether the gesture will really make changes inside the Samsung Kingdom. 삼성 이건희 회장이 삼성과 관련한...
South Korea: Lee and U.S Beef
Lee Byong-chul from Ohmynews reports on how the new president Lee Myung-bak's popularity was challenged by the recent protest against importation of U.S beef.
South Korea: Mad Cow Image
Matt from Gusts of popular feeling captured some poster images of mad cow and the U.S in the recent anti importation of American Beef.
South Korea: Why Protest Against American Beef?
Korea Beat translated a local report interviewing Korean students on the reason for their protest against the importation of American beef.
Korea: Youth hold Candlelight Vigils against US Beef Imports
Fears of mad cow disease, have led to anger over a new deal to import U.S. beef to Korea. Young people have been holding candlelight vigils for 2 weeks. An online signature-seeking campaign to impeach the president in response to several new policies has received 1.2 million signatures and the number is rapidly increasing.
South Korea: Mad Cow and Anti LMB
Kotaji posted two video clips about the recent protest against the importation of U.S beef (Mad Cow) to South Korea and the issue is also directed against Lee Myung-bak's Free Trade Agreement with the U.S.
China: Nationalism vs. nationalism in Korea
It feels like trampling on an already well-trampled Chinese flag at this point as millions have begun their Olympic host celebrations on the mainland, but carrying on from an earlier post, here is how discussion over the actions of a few Chinese students who resorted to violence as the torch...
South Korea: Film Festival
Junni wrote a Korean film festival guide at Ohmynews.
Korea: Chinese students fear for safety after torch relay violence
Last week someone left a comment on a GVO post, something to the effect of 'the whole world hates the Chinese people now' and for a lot of people in (and outside) China, it sure is looking difficult to even be Chinese these days.
South Korea: No to U.S. Beef
Martin J Frid from Kurashi blogs the local news about anti-U.S beef candlelight rally.
China and South Korea: Nationalism VS. Nationalism
Hecaitou comments on the clash between Chinese students and South Korean protesters during the Olympic torch relay demonstration. The blogger pointed out that the Chinese government could provide legal support for the Chinese student, but shouldn't alleviate the issue to the international level [zh].
