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Public Image Decline of South Korean Churches

As headlines about churches tied to coronavirus outbreaks circulate, Christianity continues to see a decrease in popularity.

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Stricter Regulations on Social Media Marketing

South Korea’s antitrust body plans to take strong action against online advertisements that are deemed false or deceptive.

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Promoting Gender Diversity in Academia

The Korean government’s new benchmark for hiring more women professors over the next decade may affect social norms around gender diversity.

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An Emerging Market for Hallyu: the Growing Indian Fan Base

The growing popularity of K-pop in India is having a noticeable impact on local consumers’ attitudes towards style and cosmetics.

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The Media Cultures that Shape News on North Korea

U.S., UK, and South Korean media cultures generate the majority of English-language news about North Korea, fostering narratives that meet particular goals.

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South Korea’s Unsupervised Children

Traditional attitudes towards childcare limit the effectiveness of public policy measures that seek to protect children from accidents.

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Oscar-winning Parasite Overcomes Domestic Partisanship

Academy awards and other forms of validation from abroad for the movie Parasite draw bipartisan support for the once politically-blacklisted director.

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Calls to Ban Anonymous Online Comments Contradict Court Precedent

There is growing support to ban anonymous online comments – but this goes against legal precedent established by the constitutional court.

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Changes in South Korea’s Workplace Culture

Despite its limits, the new anti-harassment law appears to be having a positive impact on South Korea’s workplace culture.

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Survival Shows Redefine the K-Pop Industry

Popular TV program Produce 101 has generated greater global interest in K-pop, but the show could also hold the industry back.

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