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Mon, July 22, 2019 | 04:20

Jeolla dialect 'gwin' defines southern hospitality

While mingling with locals to shoot photos in the southwestern region of Jeolla last year for his photobook sequel, Im Jay-cheon, 52, occasionally encountered a problem with the local dialect. They used the word “gwin” a lot, particularly when they described their first impression of, or feelings about, the photographer.

2019-07-18 10:23

From father to son: Controversial leadership transition puts mega church to the test

The father-son leadership succession has sparked a nationwide debate since August 2018 when the PCK court gave the junior Kim the green light to take the helm of the church, which was previously held by his father who retired as senior pastor in 2015.

2019-07-16 17:03

When justice meets reality

We all want justice - but what kind? Courts are always crowded with people seeking justice. But far too often, judges disappoint them. That's because, according to former judge Hwang Ju-myung, we all define justice differently and few people are willing to admit that. A court is not a place where justice prevails, and delivering it is not a job of judges or justices - even th...

2019-07-16 13:25

Ridiculing hypocrites, pretentious society

Art critic Choi Kwang-jin's new book “Koreans' Sense of Art: Humor” traces Korean artwork, from the ancient to the modern, looking at how Koreans incorporated humor into their art. In Korean art, humor is reflected indirectly, rather than serving as a punch line. For example, artists often derided discrimination based on social class, gender-based discriminatory practices and...

2019-07-12 09:26

[INTERVIEW] Ready to move on? How to leave your job wisely

A good job isn't good for everyone. Seo Eu-ra learned this the hard way after working for more than five years at a major law firm in Seoul. “There are some things you just know,” Seo, 30, said in a recent interview. “It was not about the company or the benefits it offered, because I knew I would not want to commit myself to any company. Just like a peach allergy, some people...

2019-07-08 14:05

Banned book revisits 'bloodhead' scandal in China

Award-winning Chinese writer Yan Lianke's novel “Dream of Ding Village,” which was published recently in Korea by the local publishing house Consonant & Vowel, still resonates with readers, although 13 years have passed since it was released in China in 2006 and then banned. The book, based on the true story of the “bloodhead” scandal in the 1990s in the poverty-stricken cent...

2019-07-05 13:47

Carefree houseboy debunks Korean War blues

A temporary job was created for war orphans during the Korean War (1950-53) - they worked inside U.S. military bases, cleaning and washing for U.S. soldiers stationed in them. They were called “houseboys.”

2019-06-30 16:10

'Radical feminism as toxic as terrorism,' says politician

Lee Jun-seok, a Supreme Council member of the minor opposition Bareunmirae Party, likened the radical feminist group Womad to a terrorist group, accusing them of fanning gender-based hatred and agitating women to fight against men.

2019-06-28 13:17

Interpreting negative emotions for positive change

As human beings, we feel a large spectrum of emotions from uncontrollable bliss to spiraling grief. While we rejoice in some of them, such as happiness and triumph, we hide and are ashamed of others, like anger or jealousy.

2019-06-26 16:49

Safehouse competition winners release 'Mass Extinction'

Safehouse Korea is an organization that supports and promotes the talented writers of Korea. Through workshops and special projects, Safehouse brings together the community of creative writers and also gives them a chance to publish their work.

2019-06-26 16:49

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