So, just in case you missed it, the big news item this week is the meeting between Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong-un where they signed the Panmunjeom Declaration.
- The Inter-Korean Summit Meeting: “Redecorating the House of Peace below the Military Demarcation Line Only 10cm Tall,” “Security has never been so tight in truce village,” “First ladies of two Koreas meet for first time,” “Leaders vow new era of peace at summit,” “Leaders of South and North Korea meet for first summit in 11 years,” and “Koreas agree to call for formal end to war this year.”
- Korean Air scandals: ““Gapjil” Sisters Cho Hyun-ah & Hyun-min to Step Down from All Positions at Hanjin Group” and “Customs Opens Group Chat Room for Investigation into Hanjin Group.”
- “Why I Decline ‘North Korean Defector’ Interview Requests.” A defector talks about why he declines these interview requests.
- “Hard labor an increasing punishment for poor people unable to pay fines.” A man died two days after being sent to a workhouse–six days after having surgery for heart failure.
- “‘Avengers 3’ translator under fire for alleged mistranslation.” I haven’t actually read this article because I’m terrified of spoilers.
- “Another ‘Black Panther’ statue destroyed in Busan.” Really? Again?
- “Changing the Focus of Abortion Discourse from Population Control to Human Rights.” A brief look at the history of abortion in Korea and the current movement to decriminalize it.
- “Son Ye-jin has never been so blissful as she is with ‘Something in the Rain.'” *is still bitter*
- “Doctor who performed lipoma procedure on actress Han Ye-seul admits fault.” The last image I saw of her injury was just terrible.
- “‘Secret Garden’ actress Kim Sa-rang breaks leg in Italy.” Wishing you a swift recovery.
- “‘Suits’ Kicks Off At The Top Of Its Time Slot With Solid Viewership Ratings.” I totally forgot this was starting this week, oops.
- “‘Should We Kiss First’ Concludes Run In Second Place As ‘The Miracle We Met’ Tops Time Slot.” Miracle managed to break into the double digits.
- “Park Shin Hye Confirmed To Join Hyun Bin In Upcoming tvN Drama.” I’m tempted, but Song Jae-jung burned me last time.