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  Constitutional Court Rules Military Service Mandatory Only For Men
  The South Korean Constitutional Court reaffirms the constitutionality of the military draft law imposing mandatory military service only on able-bodied men.
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  Korean Lawmakers Propose Scrapping Anti-Sodomy Law
  Ten national lawmakers propose removing criminal penalties for gay sex among soldiers, are accused of encouraging homosexual molestation in the army.
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  “Salt Farm Slaves” Scandal Shocks Korea
  Report of rural salt farms enslaving the elderly and the mentally disabled for years shock the country, prompting the president to respond.
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  Study Finds Korean Husbands Do Least Housework in OECD
  Fierce criticism of Korean husbands and of a "flawed" comparison, Korean critics say the low ranking should be put in context with Korea's long working hours.
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  Penniless Lottery Winner Arrested for Stealing Phones
  Just four years after winning a ￦1.7 billion jackpot, man goes broke and is arrested by the police for stealing smartphones for money.
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  Children of Korean Patriots Struggle, Collaborators Thrive
  Ninety-five years after the March 1st Movement and Japan's violent repression, report finds children of famous independence fighters struggling for a living
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  Korean Consumers Rent Luxury Bags by the Day
  Peer-to-Peer lending economics finds its way to Korea in the form of handbag exchanges. Netizens criticize Korea's luxury brand culture and the need to impress
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  An account of Kim Yuna backstage at Olympics; Netizens moved
  In contrast to her calm, smiling appearance during the award ceremony, figure skater Kim Yuna cried a river of tears backstage. Netizens were moved by her emotions.
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  Desperate Korean Family Commits Suicide Together
  Public grief as family commits suicide by smoke inhalation rather than continue to live in dire poverty. Criticism that Korea still lacks basic welfare system.
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  Roof Collapse Victim’s Family Donates Money for Scholarship
  Family of Busan student crushed in roof accident uses compensation funds to establish scholarship encouraging missionary work in the Middle East, criticism ensues
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  Are Kimchi Girls Alright?
  Recent posters put up at Korea University ask "Are you alright being called a Kimchi bitch?" and strongly admonish Korean society's disgust for women.
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  Korean Man Eats Neighbor’s Pet Dog, Gets Slap on the Wrist
  After man receives light sentence for charges of "destruction of property", netizens debate how to treat dogs, as pets to be protected or animals to eat.
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  Kim Yuna Ends Skating Career with Controversy
  Russian skater Adelina Sotnikova's win over Korean skater Kim Yuna has led to cries of rigged judging from international media outlets and Korean netizens alike.
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  National Pension Poster Attacked for Mocking Seniors
  Public criticism of poster's threat to seniors who don't join pension: "would you rather scrounge for money or travel around world?"
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  Ulsan Man Fined One Million Won for Entering Women’s Bathroom
  Netizens cry foul, demanding women also be fined for entering men's bathrooms when they don't want to wait for the women's room.
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  African Artists Face Slave-like Working Conditions in Korea
  Shocked by the low pay and horrendous living conditions, visiting African artists expose to the media the Africa Museum of Original Art's exploitation of workers.
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  Underground Korean Malls Charge Illegal Fees For Card Payments
  Stores flout Korean law by charging customers up to 10% more for paying by card. Netizens laugh at the government's impractical solution.
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