Interesting news and stories translated into English from Korea and the Korean-language internet.
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Con man seduced elderly widows in their 60s and 70s, gambling away their savings before disappearing and finding a new victim.11 -
Viewers say tearful goodbye to a popular drama that reignited 1990s nostalgia and broke new ground for cable television. -
Afraid that their young child will feel ashamed if they buy a cheap gift, Korean parents are struggling to purchase expensive toys. -
Protest in both countries as Koreans claim the delivery gives credibility to Japanese remilitarization, Japanese say it violates arms export ban. -
koreaBANG shows both sides of the debate about possible privatization and the new Suseo KTX line, why there was a strike and where the anger comes from. -
The "How are you doing?" movement, which began at Korea University, has swiftly spread across the country, drawing violent protest from conservatives. -
Investigative report finds strong informal pressure against Korean mothers taking maternity leave, regardless of the law. Netizens despair. -
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South Korean government sources talk of senior defections with information about spies in the South, shadow banking networks, and planned attacks. -
Seoul police find records that man compelled the girls to perform 3790 separate acts over a period of 16 months but did not imprison them. -
Seoul fills with thousands of doctors and pharmacists protesting for-profit hospitals, liberalization of pharmacy market for big investment. -
Church's "Baby Box" receives more than 200 infants a year, but government shows little desire to support young mothers or fund other options for desperate parents. -
President, political leaders wary of the next move from North Korea. Netizens denounce the inhuman behavior by Kim Jong Un and wait for the collapse. -
Teens are now sporting premium brand name headphones such as Beats by Dr. Dre, which cost as much as ₩1 million, parents are feeling the financial burden. -
Seoul court sentences woman to ten years in prison after she forced her stepdaughter to eat salt, vomit, and feces. Netizens enraged at the light sentencing. -
Says President's refusal to apologize for misconduct during the presidential election is like Japan's leader refusing to apologize for the invasion of Korea. -
Seoul roadblocks test drivers for intoxication, catch a large number of office workers still sobering up from last night's office party. -
Man worked as a legislative aide in National Assembly, tried to delete evidence from his smartphone while in police custody.
