Funerary Portraits for Those Who Can’t Afford Them
Around half of the elderly population in S. Korea live below the poverty line. A photographer took free funerary portraits for those who can't afford them.
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We Need to Talk About Suicide Reporting
From Marilyn Monroe, Robin Williams to SHINee's Jonghyun, celebrity deaths are juicy material for the media. But it's time we talk about them differently.
Obituary: The Legacy of Jonghyun
Jonghyun’s death raises many questions of social importance: about the K-pop industry, depression, and suicide as a health risk in South Korea.
Mourning Your Loss: Funerals and Cremation for Pets
As more South Koreans come to see animals as family members, an industry that deals with remains of pets is booming.
Another Dolphin Death In South Korea’s Aquariums
Since 1990, over half of South Korea's dolphins died after living for less than five years. Environmental activists point to atrocious aquarium conditions.