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Photos have resurfaced on the internet of the 92nd "Park Chung-hee Day", from 2009, in memory of the late-dictator. Netizens compare with North Korea.
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Following plans to increase the fare of a private subway line by 47%, the Mayor of Seoul is now considering a buyout of the line, to the delight of many netizens.
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As Lady Gaga arrives in Seoul to kick start her world tour, Christian groups have gathered, praying to dispel her obscenity and cancellation of the concert.
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Debate on multiculturalism in Korea is up in the air again as the first naturalized-Korean is elected, with xenophobic comments rife on the Internet.
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While North Korea's apparent satellite rocket launch failed to enter orbit, it also failed to impress Korean netizens, who showed apathy towards the event.
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With parliamentary elections over, the Saenuri Party takes the majority in a resounding victory, suggesting continuity in the approaching presidential elections.
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Members of podcast "Naggomsu" organize a flash mob in the centre of Seoul with huge crowds turning up in support of ex-presenter-turned candidate Kim Yong-min.
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As election day approaches, ex-podcasting candidate Kim Yong-min faces yet more criticism for insulting Christian, calling churches criminal organizations.
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Three senior Greenpeace staff were denied entry to South Korea for reasons of protecting "national interest", sparking democracy debates among netizens.
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Saenuri Party [New Frontier Party] Park Geun-hye is doing her best to stir up patriotic sentiment among Koreans but netizens are skeptical, challenging her motives.
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Disgraced ex-President and former dictator Chun Doo-hwan's luxurious lifestyle is slowly getting exposed, despite claiming he only has around $300 to his name.
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South Korea is approaching election time. Images of the Korean War often remerge at this time to stir up nationalist sentiment amongst the population.
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South Korean students at major universities launch a series of Atheist-orientated clubs in response to growing numbers of Christians at Korean universities.
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A blog post apparently belonging to a US soldier became the subject of amusement amongst netizens when a Korean version appeared on popular Korean humor portals
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North Korean soliders use the South Korean president Lee Myung-bak's name as target practice in response to a South Korean army unit that did the same thing.
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The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) overuses a very high-powered green laser in one of its music shows leading to much amusement and parodies from netizens.
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In response to criticisms that an online protest featuring Korean women in bikinis is sexual exploitation & harassment, a male nude campaign has been launched.
Photos have resurfaced on the internet of the 92nd "Park Chung-hee Day", from 2009, in memory of the late-dictator. Netizens compare with North Korea.
Following plans to increase the fare of a private subway line by 47%, the Mayor of Seoul is now considering a buyout of the line, to the delight of many netizens.
As Lady Gaga arrives in Seoul to kick start her world tour, Christian groups have gathered, praying to dispel her obscenity and cancellation of the concert.
Debate on multiculturalism in Korea is up in the air again as the first naturalized-Korean is elected, with xenophobic comments rife on the Internet.
While North Korea's apparent satellite rocket launch failed to enter orbit, it also failed to impress Korean netizens, who showed apathy towards the event.
With parliamentary elections over, the Saenuri Party takes the majority in a resounding victory, suggesting continuity in the approaching presidential elections.
Members of podcast "Naggomsu" organize a flash mob in the centre of Seoul with huge crowds turning up in support of ex-presenter-turned candidate Kim Yong-min.
As election day approaches, ex-podcasting candidate Kim Yong-min faces yet more criticism for insulting Christian, calling churches criminal organizations.
Three senior Greenpeace staff were denied entry to South Korea for reasons of protecting "national interest", sparking democracy debates among netizens.
Saenuri Party [New Frontier Party] Park Geun-hye is doing her best to stir up patriotic sentiment among Koreans but netizens are skeptical, challenging her motives.
Disgraced ex-President and former dictator Chun Doo-hwan's luxurious lifestyle is slowly getting exposed, despite claiming he only has around $300 to his name.
South Korea is approaching election time. Images of the Korean War often remerge at this time to stir up nationalist sentiment amongst the population.
South Korean students at major universities launch a series of Atheist-orientated clubs in response to growing numbers of Christians at Korean universities.
A blog post apparently belonging to a US soldier became the subject of amusement amongst netizens when a Korean version appeared on popular Korean humor portals
North Korean soliders use the South Korean president Lee Myung-bak's name as target practice in response to a South Korean army unit that did the same thing.
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) overuses a very high-powered green laser in one of its music shows leading to much amusement and parodies from netizens.
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