Revisiting: My Political Coming of Age
Young people have been leading a lethargic existence removed from politics. But no more. The Park Geun-hye scandal woke us to our potential.
Seohoi Stephanie Park
Jungle: A Drag Queen and Man
"I have both sides, as a man and a woman, and I’m proud of that. I am happy to be versatile." Our interview with Jungle, a young drag queen in Itaewon.
Soy Sauce For Your Baby’s Ear Inflammation
An online community promoting natural home remedies and no vaccination is finally closing down. Here's a glimpse into the world of Ahn-a-ki.
Reporter’s Notebook: Summer in Tapgol Park
Korea Exposé's intern reflects on the experience of meeting elderly Koreans on a sweltering summer's day in central Seoul's Tapgol Park.
Sympathy For Student Vengeance?
Recently, there was an explosion at Yonsei University. A student tried to kill his professor for exploiting him. Some feel sympathy for the perpetrator.
Sex Workers Speak Out About S. Korea’s Shadowy Underbelly
Sex workers are seen as living in South Korea's shadowy underbelly. On a Facebook group, anonymous sex workers are making their stories heard.
What If Snow White Was Fat?
In "Red Shoes & The 7 Dwarves," Snow White is not your traditional beauty. She's overweight. The Korean-made movie went viral with its tone-deaf trailer.
Moon Jae-in Vows to Dismantle Police Conscript Force
The police conscripts are some of the most visible -- and silent -- presences in S. Korea's frequent protests. Moon Jae-in vows to dismantle them.
I’m Not Mad: Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalization in S Korea
Delegating authority when hospitalizing mental patients is a tricky issue. Recently, South Korea tightened regulations on involuntary hospitalization.
Dear Customer, I Love You: Emotional Labor at South Korean Call Centers
Having to say things like "Dear customer, I love you" when a customer service rep answers calls is one reason emotional labor became a hot issue in Korea.
What the Puck? South Korea Sells Nationality for Winter Olympic Glory
South Korea appears to be shopping around for athletes to win it more medals at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics next year.
Islamophobia Erupts in South Korea after UK Terror Attack
Terror struck Manchester on Monday. The suicide bomb killed 22 people, while the 22-year-old bomber, Salman Abedi, reportedly had connections…