• Korean ‘Justin Bieber’ Steals Limelight on TV Talent Show
    English translation of a popular Korean Pop song by a brother-and-sister duo who have teamed up with a 13-year-old singer, dubbed 'Korea's Justin Bieber' by fans.
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  • Korean-American to Reject Top South Korean Government Job
    Netizens react to the news that Jeong H. Kim, a Korean-American businessman, has been forced by local politics to return home and reject a ROK ministerial position
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  • Progressive Mayor of Seoul Labelled as ‘Pro-North Korean’
    A look at the continued trend of McCarthyism in South Korea, particularly the 'jongpuk' allegations towards current progressive mayor of Seoul Park Won-soon.
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  • koreaBANG is 1 Year Old: Thank You!
    koreaBANG reflects on its first year, and raises a soju glass to many more (glasses of soju). We were born on a leap year but we're celebrating our birthday anyway.
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  • Ddanzi vs. Ilbe: Is the Freedom to Hate a Human Right?
    An editorial by progressive website Ddanzi criticising conservative website Ilbe kickstarts an online debate regarding freedom of speech and expression in Korea.
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  • Park Geun-hye Inaugurated as South Korean President
    Netizens react to the presidential inauguration of Park Geun-hye, daughter of former military dictator Park Chung-hee, as South Korea's first female president.
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  • Conservative Website Netizen Activity Portrayed in Cartoon
    The evolutionary process of Ilbe bugs - users from Korea's most popular conservative netizen portal, is portrayed in a set of cartoons, generating much attention
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    Mayor of Seoul Announces Half-Price Government Restaurants
    A new plan for 'half-price' government-subsidised restaurants that would provide afforadable food for low-income residents has been unveiled by the mayor of Seoul.
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  • Gay Celebrity Receives Letter From Nephews, Is Moved To Tears
    Hong Seok-cheon, Korea's first openly gay celebrity, talks about a letter he received from his nephews that moved him to tears on the TV show 'Strong Heart.'
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  • Lim Yoon-taek, leader of Ulala Session, passed away from stomach cancer.
    Conservative Netizens Mock Death of Singer, Cause Controversy
    Netizens criticise Ilbe members for mocking the death of musician Lim Yook-taek of musical group Ulala Session, after his struggle with cancer ended in his death.
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  • ROK Army Considers ‘Pre-emptive Strike’ on North Korea
    As a third nuclear test looms on the horizon in East Asia, there are talks of a pre-emptive strike against the DPRK by members of the South Korean military.
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  • Postman Fights House Fire, Saves Couple, Carries On As Normal
    A South Korean postman stops his delivery route to put out a house fire. He evacuates the old couple from within, then returns to work as if nothing ever happened.
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    ‘Dog Pushchairs’ Introduced in Korean Department Stores
    As the number of Korean pet owners hits 10 million, the increase in dogs in public places is leading to friction with conservatives
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  • ‘Les Misérables’ Korean Air Force Parody Video Goes Viral
    The ROK Air Force PR team releases a parody of hit musical film Les Misérables, a sure hit among the star-crossed and snowed-in lovers serving time in the military.
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  • Korean Spy Agency Accused of Influencing Presidential Election
    An employee of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) stands accused of anonymously attacking the opposition party and presidential candidate before the election.
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    Foreigner’s Photos of Korea in Early 1960s Amaze Netizens
    Korean netizens are amazed at the extent to which South Korea appears to have changed since these photos were taken by a foreign visitor in the early 1960s.
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  • Outgoing President Pardons Corrupt Friends, Netizens Outraged
    In his final days in office, President Lee pardons corrupt officials, aides and friends, leaving Korean netizens disgusted and flabbergasted.
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