False claim about Japanese yen in South Korean president's childhood photo fuels 'pro-Japan' criticism
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's election campaign denied false claims that banknotes seen in his first birthday photo ...
YouTuber Johnny Somali could face a 10-yr-prison sentence for kissing a statue in South Korea. Here's why
A careless act has landed an American social media influencer in controversy. Johnny Somali, a 24-year-old YouTuber from the ...
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Sacred artifact dispute reveals Japan-Korea tensions
Long-standing tensions between Japan and South Korea have reached a symbolic peak over a Buddhist statue stolen from Kannonji ...
Seoul Searching
The Golden Age of Korean cinema was heavily influenced by melodrama of the Hollywood studio system, but it’s evolved into its ...
Study investigates the gendered focus on the Japanese language-learning boom in postcolonial Korea
In the 1960s, Japanese books became immensely popular in South Korea. Interestingly, Korean newspapers often wrote about this ...
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Streamer Johnny Somali faces travel ban in South Korea after insulting sex slavery memorial in Seoul, could get 10 years in jail: The story so far
Controversial YouTuber Johnny Somali was assaulted by South Koreans for kissing and dancing inappropriately before Seoul's ...
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‘Pachinko’ creator gives update on third season and how long the show can continue
It examines the enduring impact of the Japanese occupation of Korea on four generations of a Korean family. In a four star review, NME said of the second season: “Series creator Soo Hugh has ...