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Research published by an international journal claims that the cause of the Cheonan sinking was a mine explosion abandoned by the South's Navy during the 1970s.
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Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, dies. While Korean netizens wish him to rest in peace, they can't help but bring up the hoax conspiracy theory.
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Ex-Rep Kang Yong-suk is reported to still be in the running for the K-pop competition, 'Super Star K,' having made it to the third round. Netizens are amused.
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Korea's first Olympic gold medallist in gymnastics is celebrated by netizens when the media reveal his humble origins, living in a PVC greenhouse with his parents.
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A report claims that South Korean pop culture is now so popular with North Koreans, including those in the military, that government crackdowns are becoming futile.
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A newspaper reports on the online misogyny trend in light of the various 'ladygate' incidents. Netizens find the article unfair, saying those women deserve hatred.
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A rare set of photos of developing Seoul emerge on the Internet, depicting the rapid modernization process Korea experienced in the past few decades.
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A woman discloses the picture of a man who apparently attempted to molest her, calling for mob justice. Netizens question whether her actions are justifiable.
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Korean daily newspaper Nocut News runs a series of articles on expats' pick-up line skills, how 'easy' Korean girls are, and what a typical night out involves.
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A notice in a Daechi-dong apartment block requests residents' silence during midterm exams. Netizens criticise the note and the Korean obsession with education.
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A K-pop idol band, Sistar’s recent pictures are revealed. Some netizens’ discriminatory reactions on the pictures spark controversy over Sistar’s skin colour
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An Italian restaurant in Korea attempts to serve dog-meat spaghetti, but then removes the dish from the menu after receiving pressure. Netizens divided.
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Korean singer Lee Hyori tweets about animal rights documentary series. Netizens criticise her for being aggressive and judgemental toward non-vegetarians.
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A frustrated worker writes a post on the minimum hourly wage. She compares it with some of popular food prices and transportation fees. Netizens empathise with her.
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'The Pill' law change means contraceptive pills, which have been available over-the-counter for 44 years, will now require a prescription, upsetting Korean women
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A widow in her seventies learns the Korean alphabet, to then write a letter to her deceased husband. Netizens are moved to tears.
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A famous chicken franchise company has founded a 'Chicken University'. The company aspires to advance beyond McDonald's by training its franchise owners.
Research published by an international journal claims that the cause of the Cheonan sinking was a mine explosion abandoned by the South's Navy during the 1970s.
Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, dies. While Korean netizens wish him to rest in peace, they can't help but bring up the hoax conspiracy theory.
Ex-Rep Kang Yong-suk is reported to still be in the running for the K-pop competition, 'Super Star K,' having made it to the third round. Netizens are amused.
Korea's first Olympic gold medallist in gymnastics is celebrated by netizens when the media reveal his humble origins, living in a PVC greenhouse with his parents.
A report claims that South Korean pop culture is now so popular with North Koreans, including those in the military, that government crackdowns are becoming futile.
A newspaper reports on the online misogyny trend in light of the various 'ladygate' incidents. Netizens find the article unfair, saying those women deserve hatred.
A rare set of photos of developing Seoul emerge on the Internet, depicting the rapid modernization process Korea experienced in the past few decades.
A woman discloses the picture of a man who apparently attempted to molest her, calling for mob justice. Netizens question whether her actions are justifiable.
Korean daily newspaper Nocut News runs a series of articles on expats' pick-up line skills, how 'easy' Korean girls are, and what a typical night out involves.
A notice in a Daechi-dong apartment block requests residents' silence during midterm exams. Netizens criticise the note and the Korean obsession with education.
A K-pop idol band, Sistar’s recent pictures are revealed. Some netizens’ discriminatory reactions on the pictures spark controversy over Sistar’s skin colour
An Italian restaurant in Korea attempts to serve dog-meat spaghetti, but then removes the dish from the menu after receiving pressure. Netizens divided.
Korean singer Lee Hyori tweets about animal rights documentary series. Netizens criticise her for being aggressive and judgemental toward non-vegetarians.
A frustrated worker writes a post on the minimum hourly wage. She compares it with some of popular food prices and transportation fees. Netizens empathise with her.
'The Pill' law change means contraceptive pills, which have been available over-the-counter for 44 years, will now require a prescription, upsetting Korean women
A widow in her seventies learns the Korean alphabet, to then write a letter to her deceased husband. Netizens are moved to tears.
A famous chicken franchise company has founded a 'Chicken University'. The company aspires to advance beyond McDonald's by training its franchise owners.
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Thanks for proving that it's possible to write an even more ridiculous comment than those Nate ones above. I underestimated the power of the internet, I guess. ...10 years ago»
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