Interesting news and stories translated into English from Korea and the Korean-language internet.
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Crime statistics for the year to date show the danger areas, foreigners linked to high rates of violent crime in Yeongdeungpo, Ansan45 -
Tenant says the former president should take responsibility for breach of contract, reinforcing Lee's corrupt reputation online. -
New report shows older Koreans spending their life savings on their children's marriages and apartment down payments, forcing many back into the work force. -
Study finds that Korean smokers would tolerate an increase in the price of cigarettes to $8.55 a pack before quitting, netizens call for drastic increases. -
Koreans and foreign game developers protest new law that treats computer games as an addictive substance equivalent to drugs, gambling and alcohol. -
Fans offer their loud support after singer breaks down in tears during awards ceremony, sympathy after her semi-nude photos were leaked online. -
New studies on the phenomenon of "goose fathers", families living apart for the sake of education, show extent of psychological toll, rising numbers. -
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Korean lawmaker questions President Park's decision to make speeches in Chinese, French, and English while abroad rather than in Korean. -
Complaints about the burden of buying Pepero to not offend friends or coworkers, netizens push for rebranding the day in favor of something less corporate. -
Mother of two arrested for breaking 16 of her stepdaughter's ribs, father claims he was fooled by his wife's lies about bruises, broken bones. -
Sookmyung students protest cafeteria's attempt to compensate for an unexpected price increase with 500 banana giveaway, netizens mock their sense of entitlement. -
Steep rise in female applicants to become military officers, many say they are looking for an easier career path, attend special officers' training hagwons. -
After Swedish politician champions Korean style education, the Swedish Minister of Education rebuts him publicly and criticizes teaching methods in South Korea. -
Woman's commanding officer demanded sex, punished her for ten months when she refused. Netizens disgusted at conditions within the military for women. -
Critics say President Park's decision to wear Asics during her ceremonial first pitch at the Korean baseball championship was foolish and insensitive. -
koreaBANG presents a ghost story from a popular web comic, featuring bad puns and tasty recipes -
Koreans react to news that in addition to spying on European leaders, America also spied on South Korean politicians. Netizens criticize the lack of protest.
