South Korea
‘Parasite’ Actor Dies of Suspected Suicide Following Drug Investigation
South Korea has legalized medical cannabis, but recreational cannabis use is still illegal and heavily stigmatized.
Kim Jong Un Drops the Biggest Hint Yet About His Successor
Evidence is growing that the young daughter of the North Korean Supreme Leader could be the chosen heir to the world’s only communist dynasty.
These Women Cope With the Challenges Of Being Queer In South Korea Through House Parties
Queer women share how they cope with everyday life in conservative South Korea.
When Your Favorite Idol Turns Out To Be a Rapist
A filmmaker shares the emotional rollercoaster of idolizing celebrities.
Inside Seoul’s BDSM Party Where Kinky Fantasies Come Alive
Spanking, bondage, and wax pouring are just some of the sights you’ll see.
Leaked Docs Show US Spying on Its Allies, and No One Should Be Surprised
U.S. officials have been scrambling to mend ties with its allies following a leak of secret documents showing that the U.S. spied on its friends—again.
We Visited a Dog Meat Farm in South Korea and Spoke to Its Owner
The dog meat farm was shut down, as more people in the country look forward to a future where dogs are only friends, not food.
Zebra That Galloped Through Seoul’s Streets Has a Heartbreaking Backstory
After losing his parents, Sero started picking fights with his kangaroo neighbor and refused his favorite food—carrots and apples—his zookeepers said.
Asia’s Most Overworked Country Wants to Improve Work-Life Balance—By Raising Work Hours
A proposal to increase the number of maximum weekly working hours was met with anger in South Korea, a country known for its grueling work ethic.
4 Men Sentenced to Jail for Smuggling 200 Fake Experts Into Vietnam
The masterminds behind the racket developed a sophisticated operation that faked documents in order to identify their clients as ‘experts’ to bypass COVID restrictions.
Seeking ‘Revenge,’ Stalker Kills Woman in a Subway Bathroom, Gets 40 Years
The 31-year-old man called his victim more than 300 times over the course of two years, begging her to go on dates and threatening to harm her if she didn’t comply.