Weekly Brief: Sept. 5th - Sept. 11th

“Just take off the mask” Demonstrators wearing masks may soon be subject to sentences of up to 18 months despite an absence of legislation on the matter. The Supreme Court issued sentencing guidelines last week [http://english.khan.co.kr/khan_art_view.html?code=710100&artid=201609061757247&medid=enkh] that view masks as aggravating factors on obstruction of justice charges. Following mass demonstrations late last year, President Park likened the demonstrators to the Islamic State terrorists and