Korea Exposé Event: “My Life Is Not Your Porn”
On Aug. 30, Korea Exposé hosted an event on the ongoing spy camera 'molka' issue in South Korea.
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Interview: The Organizers of S. Korea’s Spycam Rallies
Anti-spycam protesters have made history in South Korea: Their rallies, including the fourth one today, were some of the largest women's rallies ever. Yet the organizers still remain largely in the shadows, nameless and faceless. We spoke to some of them in early July.
ké cast S2 E1: Reporter’s Notebook of Spycam Rallies
Why is spycam porn such a big problem in South Korea? Our managing editor Haeryun Kang sat down with Andre Goulet to discuss the issue of 'molka,' why women are so concerned and what we can expect from the movement fighting it.
Expert Interview: “Spycam Isn’t Just an Issue of Pornography”
Many assume that spycam contents are explicitly sexual or pornographic. In fact, many footages aren't sexual but still violate women's privacy -- and with the current technology, can easily be appropriated into porn.
Who Is to Blame for the Ills of South Korea’s Musical Industry?
Over the past 20 years, the South Korean musical industry has experienced explosive growth. But it has failed to develop artistically, depending on big-scale Western productions. The problem lies with local production companies that prioritize profit over quality, some say. But many industry insiders blame the fans.
Event Trailer: Divas of South Korea’s Game Industry
Why is feminism so taboo in South Korea's game industry? Meet these divas, the brave souls who call themselves feminist gamers in an industry notorious for misogyny.
Feminism Reboot: “We Are Alive, Right Here”
Two years ago in South Korea, a woman was murdered in Gangnam. It was a senseless death that changed the landscape of feminism in South Korea. Here are the stories of the women who want to reclaim the "dirty F-word" into a language of empowerment.
Feminism is Taboo in S. Korea’s Gaming Industry
Around half of all gamers in South Korea are women, but the industry is still largely male-dominated. Sexual objectification of women is prevalent, whether on game illustrations or actually in the playing field. There is also an alarming taboo against being a feminist.
What Happens to Women After #MeToo
Look beyond the headlines. What about the many more victims of #MeToo that don't get any headlines because the perpetrators aren't 'newsworthy'? Here is the story of what potential victims in South Korea face after they speak out in public.
Unlikely Debate: Olympics ‘Garlic Girls’ and Japanese Porn
The South Korean women's curling team are the biggest stars of the moment. But the "Garlic Girls" probably don't know that during the Olympics, they were part of a debate involving a phrase commonly known in Korea through Japanese porn.
The Latest in S. Korean Feminism: Zucchinis
Also known as a courgette, this summer squash is the unlikely instigator of a heated online debate surrounding actor Yoo Ah-in, and his claim to feminism.
Ilbe vs. Womad: Alleged Child Abuse Reignites S. Korea’s Gender War
A South Korean woman was arrested in Australia for producing "child abuse content." Ilbe users are pointing to a Womad supporter.