Park Geun-hye's Shame, Public's Vengeance

It may be human nature to seek revenge anywhere, but in South Korea the impulse is plainly on display. Former president Park Geun-hye was arrested Friday in connection with the Choi Soon-sil scandal. She is now a prisoner at Seoul Detention Center. She will soon be charged and tried. Justice, it appears, is being served. For some South Koreans, justice doesn’t seem to be enough. Over the past weekend, Park’s hair, mugshot and even anal examination were in focus. It’s natural to be curious abou