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    Seniors Sacrifice Retirement Savings for their Adult Children
    New report shows older Koreans spending their life savings on their children's marriages and apartment down payments, forcing many back into the work force.
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  • Report: Korean Smokers Would Pay 360% More Before Quitting
    Study finds that Korean smokers would tolerate an increase in the price of cigarettes to $8.55 a pack before quitting, netizens call for drastic increases.
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  • Game Developers Protest New “Gaming Addiction Law”
    Koreans and foreign game developers protest new law that treats computer games as an addictive substance equivalent to drugs, gambling and alcohol.
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  • After Nude Photo Scandal, Fans Support Ailee
    Fans offer their loud support after singer breaks down in tears during awards ceremony, sympathy after her semi-nude photos were leaked online.
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  • ‘Wild Goose Fathers’ Increasing, 70% Depressed, Malnourished
    New studies on the phenomenon of "goose fathers", families living apart for the sake of education, show extent of psychological toll, rising numbers.
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  • Criticism of Park Geun-hye’s Foreign Language Speeches
    Korean lawmaker questions President Park's decision to make speeches in Chinese, French, and English while abroad rather than in Korean.
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  • Pepero Day Means Holiday Stress for Couples, Coworkers
    Complaints about the burden of buying Pepero to not offend friends or coworkers, netizens push for rebranding the day in favor of something less corporate.
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  • Ulsan Woman Beats Her Stepdaughter to Death
    Mother of two arrested for breaking 16 of her stepdaughter's ribs, father claims he was fooled by his wife's lies about bruises, broken bones.
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  • Students Angered by “500 Free Bananas” Apology
    Sookmyung students protest cafeteria's attempt to compensate for an unexpected price increase with 500 banana giveaway, netizens mock their sense of entitlement.
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  • Korean Women Flock to Military Careers
    Steep rise in female applicants to become military officers, many say they are looking for an easier career path, attend special officers' training hagwons.
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  • Swedish Politicians Debate Adopting Korean Education System
    After Swedish politician champions Korean style education, the Swedish Minister of Education rebuts him publicly and criticizes teaching methods in South Korea.
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  • Female Soldier Commits Suicide After Constant Sexual Harassment
    Woman's commanding officer demanded sex, punished her for ten months when she refused. Netizens disgusted at conditions within the military for women.
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  • President Park Criticized for Wearing Japanese Shoe Brand
    Critics say President Park's decision to wear Asics during her ceremonial first pitch at the Korean baseball championship was foolish and insensitive.
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  • Halloween Special: Cooking Ghost Fingers
    koreaBANG presents a ghost story from a popular web comic, featuring bad puns and tasty recipes
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  • America also Spied on South Korean Politicians
    Koreans react to news that in addition to spying on European leaders, America also spied on South Korean politicians. Netizens criticize the lack of protest.
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