The two biggest news stories this week were definitely the arrest of former president Park Geun-hye and the return of the Sewol Ferry to port.
- The Park Geun-hye saga: “Choi Soon-sil’s Trial on March 27, A Turning Point for Former President Park Geun-hye,” “Prosecutors ask to arrest former President Park,” “Park arrested over corruption scandal,” “Park’s imprisonment,” “Park Geun-hye becomes third former S. Korean president to be arrested,” and “Prisoner Park’s life on the inside.”
- Lifting the Sewol Ferry: “Sewol ferry emerges in its entirety after nearly three years under the sea,” “Where Are the 9 Missing Victims? Likely to Be Inside the Cabin,” “Incompetent Oceans Ministry and the Fiasco Over Bone Fragments from the Sewol,” “Former captain does not want to talk about Sewol,” “Sewol ends final voyage at Mokpo,” and “Acting president Hwang to visit Sewol ferry in Mokpo.”
- “College Students Join Hands to Fight On-Campus Sex Crimes.” Student groups from 12 universities are getting together for this project.
- “Koreans discover convenience of clothes dryers.” I wonder when we’ll start having major PPL for them.
- “‘Blanket wage system’ means employees get stuck doing overtime for free.” That sounds like a nightmare.
- “Reduction of working hours falls through.” More information on working hours. I’m tired just reading it.
- “Are K-Dramas Sexist? Watchdog Finds Most Female Characters Cause Trouble While Males Are Depicted as Saviors.” After analyzing 132 shows (from March to November 2016), the Korean Institute for Gender Equality Promotion and Education says the answer is yes. The article lists some broad examples.
- “Why did Seo In Guk leave the army 4 days after enlistment?” An ankle cartilage injury.
- “Namgoong Min, 2PM’s Junho, And More Opt Out Of ‘Chief Kim’ Reward Vacation.” They’re busy with other schedules, which is a shame.
- “‘Tunnel’ Achieves Highest Ratings For First Episode Of Drama Aired On OCN.” Maybe I should’ve bet on this one instead of SWDBS, Radiant Office, and Whisper.
- “Yeo Jin Goo Accepts Offer To Play Patriotic Martyr In New Democratic Movement Film.” Oh, wow, that sounds like a demanding role.