A Korea Exposé Series: South Korea's "Education Blues"
South Korea has a well-deserved reputation for being nearly obsessed with education. But this obsession comes with a great cost; what? Who are the people affected, and how? In this “education blues” series, we explore the different facets of the costs of South Korean education’s
ké cast S1 E5: Wide Waistlines, Narrow Roles
“Fat” female comedians in S. Korea are often reduced to narrow roles that highlight their weight. They’re even seen as an empowering counter-current to conventional ideals of femininity. Is fat comedy for female comedians a tool for empowerment? Or a reinforcement of stereotypes? The
ké cast S1 E4: Urban Renewal in Seoul: Whose Livelihoods Take Priority?
What’s the motivation behind beautification projects in Seoul like the Cheonggyecheon Stream and the city’s new Seoullo 7017 Skypark? Bruce Harrison speaks with Korea Exposé Environment editor Ben Jackson and managing Editor Haeryun Kang about how these beauty makeovers fit into Seoul’s sprawling urban landscape and who
ké cast S1 E3: So I Like to Eat Alone. What’s the Big Deal?
BBQ is one of the most popular ways to socialize in Korea, and it embodies a rich history of communal activity in this country. So then why are BBQ restaurants now popping up in South Korea where you can cook meat and eat it alone? Korea Exposé politics editor Steven
ké cast S1 E2: A Painter Versus Power
Welcome to South Korea’s most famous art forgery scandal. Listen to this episode on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, etc or download the audio on AudioBoom. Host Bruce Harrison sits down with Korea Exposé’s managing editor Haeryun Kang and CEO Se-woong Koo to talk about
ké cast S1 E1: Anal Sex Taboo
What is the anal sex taboo in South Korea? Host Bruce Harrison and Korea Exposé CEO and co-founder Se-Woong Koo talk about homophobia in South Korea. Listen to this episode on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, etc or download the audio on AudioBoom. Some conservative groups here fear
ké cast, Season One: Korea Exposé Behind the Scenes
We understand reading off a phone screen isn’t always the best way to consume news during a long commute, so Korea Exposé has launched “ké cast” with journalist Bruce Harrison to bring you some of Korea Exposé’s biggest and most interesting stories. Think of
Korea Exposé: Demo Day on Jun. 29
Korea Exposé had its “demo day” on June 29 with five other teams funded by Mediati, a media incubator and Korea Exposé investor. Co-founder and publisher Se-Woong Koo gave an 11-minute presentation on Korea Exposé’s history, mission and future plans before potential investors, media experts and
Se-Woong Koo: On NK ICBM Launch for Al Jazeera and BBC World Service
Yesterday, Jul. 5, was a busy day for Korea Exposé publisher Se-Woong Koo. North Korea claimed to have launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and Se-Woong was on Al Jazeera and BBC’s World Update to offer commentary. Click here to listen to the World Update episode. (The Al
Korea Exposé: Featured on Arirang TV
In a five-minute segment during the 8 o’clock evening news program of Arirang TV, a state-funded English-language South Korean broadcaster, Korea Exposé is called one of “Korea’s media start-ups” that “breathe new life into society.”
KÉ Journalism Summer School Opens
Korea Exposé invites aspiring students and college grads to join our journalism summer school! Whether you want to become a serious journalist, whether you want to write about social and cultural issues in English, or whether you just want to improve your English, all are welcome! YOU WILL GET: