It has been a long week.
- The Park Geun-hye saga: “New transcripts reveal the extent of NIS’s meddling in elections,” “Testimony says Woo was involved in Samsung deal,” “Revealed text messages Samsung seeking favors from the NIS,” “Court’s Ruling on Park Geun-hye to Be Broadcast Live on TV,” and “Former Park Geun-hye aides get jail terms for artists blacklist.”
- “Moon fills over 30 percent of Cabinet with women.” Well, here’s at least one thing I don’t have to be disappointed about re: politics.
- “Students demand truth about classmate who killed himself in army.” They believe that systemic abuse within the army contributed to it.
- “Another former comfort woman passes away, leaving 37 survivors.” Her name was Kim Gun-ja.
- “Dating in South Korea: When Even Your Chiropractor Becomes a Pain in the Neck.” This sounds exhausting.
- “Im Ji-hyun voluntarily returned to N. Korea.” Not what I expected, but okay.
- “Not even South Korean gynaecologists know about menstrual cups.” The more ways to detail with periods, the better.
- “Poor Women as an Endless Resource… The Ecosystem of the Camptown.” An interview with documentary filmmaker Kowoon Lee.
- “Ex-Reckitt Benckiser chief gets 6-year jail term over deadly disinfectant.” A small bit of justice for your weekend.
- “Korea child law sees more babies abandoned” and “South Korea’s Solo Mums.” Well, this is heartbreaking.
- “High school record sheets put teachers in a tight spot.” I could never, ever be a teacher.
- “Teachers accused of molesting 80 students.” Holy shit.
- “South Korea is losing faith in an elitist education system.” A look at how unfair/suspect admissions are affecting society.
- “Lotte World Adventure 14th most visited theme park globally.” Guess how many Disney properties are on the list.
- “Broadcasters change TV schedules to raise drama viewership.” Remember when we thought pre-produced dramas would improve working conditions, stories, and the production values? And, like, save dramas in general?
- “‘Battleship Island’ sees record-breaking opening day, accused of screen monopoly.” Congrats to them on the numbers.
- “Song Joong-ki intrigued by playing dark roles.” As much as I like him being charming and smile-y, I would also love a villainous role for him.
- “Kim Jae Wook And Jo Bo Ah Confirmed To Join Seo Hyun Jin And Yang Se Jong In Upcoming Drama.” I hope it’s a good drama; I like both of you.
- “Lee Jong-suk named honorary ambassador for Korea Tourism.” He filmed eight different commercials for it.
- “‘Woman Of Dignity’ On The Cusp Of Becoming JTBC’s Most-Watched Drama Ever With Latest Episode.” I hope you hit it!’
- “MBC Apologizes For Inappropriate Portrayal Of Muslims In Drama ‘Man Who Dies To Live.'” If you were really sorry, you’d yank the entire show instead of just hiding it from international audiences.
- “‘Happiness is my No. 1 priority’: Park Shin-hye.” I hope your life is filled with lots of it.
- “OCN Responds To Reports Of ‘Voice’ Returning For Second Season.” I didn’t realize it had done well enough to merit another season.
- “tvN’s ‘Criminal Minds’ Off To Auspicious Start With High Viewer Ratings For First Episode.” They broke 5%, huh. My mutuals haven’t been very happy with it.
- “Lee Bo Young Confirms Appearance In Upcoming tvN Drama.” I’m begging you: please be good.