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Who is Kim Han-sol?
The assassinated Kim Jong-nam's son, Kim Han-sol, appeared in a mysterious video. What did he say and who is he? Is this even Kim Han-sol? Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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What “Progressive” Means in South Korea
South Korea is facing a presidential election very soon. The biggest contenders call themselves progressive. But what does that exactly mean? Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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Colossal Mystery of Lotte World Tower Ad
Lotte Corporation goes to town with a full-page International New York Times advertorial claiming five million workers built its big new tower. Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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Prospect of War Prompts Mixed Reactions in South Korea
As the U.S. hits Syria with missiles, South Koreans alternately worry and welcome the idea that there might be an attack on North Korea. Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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Internet Users in S Korea: Beware of Ransomware
South Korea is no refuge for the global cyberattack ransomware; the malignant virus attacked the country, costing over 70 million won in damage so far. Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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Call Me Maybe: How N. and S. Korea Actually Communicate
Moon Jae-in wants to re-open the "communication channels" between North and South Korea. What are they? How do they actually work? Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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Neungra Bapsang: North Koreans in the South Gain Self-Sufficiency through Food
North Korean defector Lee Ae-ran runs Neungra Bapsang, a restaurant that is meant to help fellow female defectors and contribute to unification. Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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Who Are the Agencies Behind North Korea Tourism?
Otto Warmbier's death is spurring responses among presidents, lawmakers and citizens. But who are the agencies that make trips like Warmbier's possible? Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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Ppira: Women’s Bodies as Bait in Propaganda War Between Two Koreas
Ceasefire in 1953 may have halted the war between two Koreas. But psychological war using ppira continued, with women's bodies at the center. Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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What Will Happen to Kaesong Industrial Complex?
With Moon Jae-in in power, the future of South-North relations is in question; in particular, will Kaesong Industrial complex reopen? Here's our recap. Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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Alpabet or Alphabet? The Case for a New Hangeul
Hangeul is the pride and joy of Korean culture. Can (and should) it be "universalized" to adapt to the changing sounds of the S. Korean language? Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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Haeryun Kang: On N. Korea in the Guardian
“In South Korea we’re scared but we’ve normalised the fear,” published on the Guardian on Aug. 9, 2017. Are S. Koreans indifferent to N. Korean provocations? When North Korea news gets hot, like now,...
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Haeryun Kang: On S. Korean “indifference” to N. Korea in Vox
Last week, managing editor Haeryun Kang talked to the Guardian about the complexity behind S. Koreans’ indifference toward N. Korean threats. Read her in-depth interview with Vox, with detailed...
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Inside the North Korean Military: The Plight of Women
Two female North Korean defectors discuss their lives in the North Korean military and the prospects of war between North Korea and the U.S. Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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Young S. Korean Speaks: “What the Fuck is North Korea’s Problem?”
What does North Korea want? Will it start a war? What is S. Korea's role in all this? Here's the voice of a young S. Korean eating "nuclear spicy" noodles. Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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North Korea: Brother, Enemy, Not My Problem
North and South Korea are simultaneously brothers, enemies and strangers. How do South Koreans experience the division and the "unification dream"? Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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If a Nuclear Bomb Falls on Seoul, Where Do You Cook Pork Belly?
If a nuclear bomb falls on Seoul, where is the best place to cook pork belly? An ingenious start-up combines S. Korea's two hottest topics. Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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The Few, The Quirky: S. Korea’s War Preppers
Not a lot of people in S. Korea are thinking about war with N. Korea. The few war preppers do it in secret. Here's one speaking out about how to survive. Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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Not Even Kim Jong-un Can Stop KBS, MBC Strikes
Behold the wrath of the journalists at S. Korea's biggest public broadcasters. Even Pyongyang's nukes couldn't stop their strikes. What's happening? Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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Young S. Korean Speaks: War with N. Korea “Extremely Unlikely”
Speculations abound about the possibility of war with North Korea. A young South Korean media personality thinks it's highly unlikely. Wishful thinking? Continue reading at KOREA EXPOSÉ.
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