The “Mrs. Kim” Cliché: Hyundai Motor’s Ads Patronize Women
Mrs. Kim is a derogatory term used to demean female drivers. Hyundai Motor's recent ads are using this stereotype to attract (drive away) female customers.
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Twitter User Flags ‘PedoFILA’ Controversy
An old FILA ad, recently resurrected on Twitter, has caused a belated storm of controversy over quasi-pedophilic imagery in South Korea.
‘Parasite Moms’ Vs. ‘Meat Shields’: A Novel Prompts an Online Spat
The confessions of a fictional young mother spark a battle for legitimate victim status among South Korea's ever-scathing netizens.
How Netflix Disappointed South Korean Users
Netflix Korea was embroiled in a controversy over hiring a model with a history of offending minorities. Some angry users have cancelled subscriptions.
For Better or Worse, All Roads Lead to Namuwiki in South Korea, Not Wikipedia
South Korea's home-grown on-line encyclopedia, Namuwiki, offers solid fun and shaky facts. Welcome to the world of open-source information.
South Korean Comedy’s Misogyny Machine
She must play the "fat and ugly" card to succeed. Worse, she's now under fire for criticizing her trolls. Welcome to South Korean comedy's misogyny machine.
Weekly Brief: Dec. 5th – 11th
Corruption at heart of Presidential scandal In a rare scene, lawmakers questioned the CEOs of nine major conglomerates on live…
Weekly Brief: Nov. 21st – 27th
State-authored textbooks might not be approved; President Park could face impeachment this week; the emerging culture of rallies and more in Weekly Brief.
Open Letter to the Student Who Harassed Me
Each woman belongs to herself, and strangers do not owe you English lessons, cultural consultations, or small talk. Any person you approach needs to be respected, even if they do not respond as you would wish.
Misogyny in South Korea: Murder in Gangnam
Six months ago, a murder of a young woman in Gangnam highlighted the enduring problem of misogyny in South Korea. In the first part of a series, we return to that event and its aftermath.
Megalia: South Korean Feminism Marshals the Power of the Internet
A South Korean feminist website takes advantage of the country’s forte in telecommunications and satiric humour to combat misogyny.
Men Who Yearn to Be Erect, and the Women Who Bear Them
There is a great deal of talk in South Korea about men's sexual performance or "jeongnyeok." But there is very little talk of women's desire or sexual agency.