AlphaGo and Our Future
After Lee Se-dol's stunning loss to AlphaGo, the "Fourth Industrial Revolution" has become an even bigger buzzword in S. Korea. …
Memories of June: Death, Democracy, Patriarchy
S. Korea's democratization is remembered through a few big names, mostly men. But there are many more who fought without …
Moon Jae-in Vows to Dismantle Police Conscript Force
The police conscripts are some of the most visible -- and silent -- presences in S. Korea's frequent protests. Moon …
Guess Who Is Bizzack? It’s Chung Yoo-ra!
Chung Yoo-ra, the former competitive equestrian and heir to the dubious fortunes of her mother Choi Soon-sil, arrived back in …
Alternative Retreat Destination: Prison
Some South Koreans want to escape from their ordinary lives and meditate in a peculiar environment for solitary confinement: prison. …
A Eulogy for Another Radical Centrist
After the electoral defeat of self-styled centrist Ahn Cheol-soo, it is worth reflecting on an alternative that the South Korean …
Moon Jae-in’s Road to Gender Equal Cabinet
Moon Jae-in pledged to achieve gender balance in the cabinet. So far, South Korea's disastrous gender inequality status seem to …
Four Rivers Project: Explained
The Four Rivers project is back in the news again. It is one of S Korea's biggest environmental issues. What …