Perhaps the only thing tougher than interviewing workers in China about human rights is doing the same in North Korea. Still, it seemed worth trying because it might shed new light on the experiences of thousands of relatively invisible people who, as it turns out, provide much of the seafood consumed in the U.S. and … Read more
Click here for the first part of this series on why women in South Korea struggle to choose between a career and children. SEOUL — South Korea’s deep-seated view of women’s role in society can be summed up in one Korean word: jib-saram, or “home person.” It’s a word for “wife.” More South Korean women … Read more
January 25, 2024 7:31 AM EST South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued a warning urging people to stop eating deep fried toothpicks. Videos of people preparing and eating the toothpicks have gone viral on TikTok and Instagram in recent months, and appear to be especially popular in South Korea. “This is … Read more
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave North Korea’s military fired about 200 shells near two South Korean islands in the Yellow Sea on Friday morning, forcing residents to take cover in nearby bomb shelters, South Korean officials said. No one was hurt, the South’s military said. The North Korean rounds — fired between … Read more
STORY: A video provided by North Korea’s news agency KCNA, which Reuters cannot independently verify, showed a national flag-hoist ceremony on Sunday (December 31) attended by North Korean citizens to mark the new year. Many celebrated the new year by watching a firework display at midnight while others took selfies along streets decorated with lights. … Read more
SEOUL, South Korea — Halloween celebrations in South Korea were subdued on the eve of the anniversary of the harrowing party crush that killed about 160 people. Many restaurants, bars, department stores and amusement parks are avoiding Halloween-themed events as a sign of respect for the victims. Few people clad in Halloween costumes were seen … Read more