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Inappropriate surgeries performed by otolaryngologists or dentists instead of proper plastic surgeons have terrorized people over the years. These cases raise the question of whether it is one particular doctor in charge of the surgery that permitted these operations to be carried out in the first p
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Kim Seo Hyun
2021.10.02 15:14
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As a term that holds a longer history in the Urban Dictionary than in the Merriam-Webster, cancel culture has proved its peculiarly unmoving position in history alongside its unmistakable mark in mainstream culture. Modern-day ostracism of those who act poorly is appealing to impose order against th
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Jie Yeowon
2021.10.01 14:47
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Criticisms regarding Korea’s notorious Shutdown Law have been inflamed by the changes in Minecraft’s account system, a game rated suitable for children over the age of 10. With the denial in access to the popular game, an online petition against the law has garnered over 100,000 signatures. Establis
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Hwang Mina
2021.09.04 11:40
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On June 21, The Blue House appointed a college student in her 20s as a senior official handling youth policy. This unprecedented appointment sparked controversy on a national scale. The newly appointed youth secretary Park Sung Min is 15 years younger than her predecessor Kim Kwang Jin and is curren
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Kim Seo Hyun
2021.09.01 14:08
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The amendment of the Nationality Act proposed by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has caused controversy, with more than 300,000 individuals signing an appeal in opposition to the revision. The MOJ introduced the Nationality Law Amendment Bill in April, explaining that this revision would make it simpl
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Park Soo Hyun
2021.09.01 12:46
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The Korean government recently released a series of legislative reforms, of which a few have caught the public’s eye. One of these was the new reform on surnames, following the abolition of the patriarchal headship system, which based the legal acceptance of family members around the father’s surnam
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Goh Jinoo
2021.06.03 23:39
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On April 5, the police publicly revealed the identity of Kim Tae Hyun, the prime suspect for three brutal murders preceded by stalking one victim, according to Yonhap. In accordance with the public’s increasing demands for heavier repercussions to stalking, the National Assembly passed a related bil
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Kang Sungmin
2021.06.01 17:32
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Brand image has never been more relevant than it is today. As social media and online markets were popularized, customer perception became key to brands’ success. Brands have, however, often changed their image and actions to match the evolving social and environmental circumstances, calling it “reb
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Oh Ji Su
2021.06.01 10:55
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The world was indeed shocked at Meghan Markle’s remarks about the British royal family. Allegations of racism and Markle’s suicidal thoughts, the two main controversies, were enough to reveal the hidden problems of the royals. However, it has since been debated whether Markle’s handling of the royal
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Yoon Seok Jun
2021.05.02 14:04
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The world was appalled at the violence surrounding the military coup in Myanmar that took place on February 1, right after the national election. The army has taken full control of the nation, claiming that Aung San Suu Kyi and her party, National League for Democracy (NLD), have rigged the election
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Jung Eun Chong
2021.05.01 09:35
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With internet advancement as well as increasing availability of technological devices, the number of social media users around the world has surged. According to eMarketer, a digital market research company, Instagram alone currently has approximately 1.07 billion users worldwide. As such, social me
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Oh Ji Su
2021.04.30 23:20
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On December 1, 2020, an online article by Harvard University’s Professor J. Mark Ramseyer was published in the renowned academic journal *International Review of Law and Economics*. The article, named “Contracting for Sex in the Pacific War,” was taken down recently from the website for further exam
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Kang Sungmin
2021.04.02 20:42
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South Korea is in fact a very culturally conservative country. In accordance with a dominant Confucian background, it is a nation where respect for adults and humbleness is the basic manner in living. Being so conservative, Korea has also been unaccepting of what are considered progressive values. S
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Yoon Seok Jun
2021.04.02 01:56
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On February 25, Naver announced that it would abolish its long-held most-searched keyword section. This marks the end of the 16-year-old section that had survived ever since being implemented in May 2015. Naver seems to be following the same path as Daum, which abolished the section earlier that mon
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Jung Eun Chong
2021.03.31 17:48
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On November 16, 2020, Sayuri Fujita, a Japanese TV celebrity living in South Korea, surprised many when she revealed that she was now a single mother purely by choice. Fujita posted a picture of her holding her pregnant belly with the caption, “On November 4, 2020, I became a mother to my son. Becom
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Lee Do Kyung
2021.03.01 20:09
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The United States (U.S.) was in chaos recently when supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6. The riot was part of an attempt to nullify the outcome of the presidential election in which Donald Trump had been defeated by Joe Biden. One of the consequences of
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Jung Eun Chong
2021.02.28 18:50
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Since the beginning of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), people have undeniably spent more time online. As a result, the amount of online traffic has increased. In turn, this has caused the Ministry of Science and Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) to enforce the revised Telecommunic
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Kim Sur Hyun
2021.02.28 16:18
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Pro-democracy activists who participated in democratic movements after 1964 and who suffered reprisals due to this activity are registered with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety of South Korea and protected by law. This legal right, granted by the Kim Dae-jung government in August 2000, allows
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Kang Yun Yeong
2020.12.26 19:40
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Globally, many countries have joined the trend of putting an end to large armies and instead focusing on a core of professional soldiers. Despite this trend, the topic remains controversial in many countries. Proponents of national service argue that it is necessary for maintaining national security
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The Granite Tower
2020.12.05 15:30
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Imagine sitting in front of a desk piled up with multiple college application forms, each explaining a different set of examinations required for each university. The mere thought of going through such a process is exhausting; however, this may be the future for most high school graduates in the nex
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Yoon Seok Jun
2020.11.14 18:16