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going to South Korea as a Dark Brown Indian Woman: What Can I Realistically Expect?
However, one thing that has been on my mind is how I might be treated as a visibly dark brown…
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Do people still want to debut in a K-pop group or Global group now?
Imma share my perspective, so kindly don’t attack me if you find this offensive to you; I also want to…
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Do K-pop fans really think it’s standard for Koreans to have yellowish or dark skin?
Lately on Twitter, there have been heated arguments between Brazilian and Mexican Koreaboos and Koreans, Chinese, and Japanese users. They…
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Upper Room issues an apology after Mark’s Confederate flag controversy
Hello, this is Upper Room. We would like to extend our sincere apologies for the concern, discomfort, and disappointment caused…
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Gender equality minister backs anti-discrimination law, diverse family recognition
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Native Teachers’ Union Seminar in Daejeon
The Native Teachers’ Union will be hosting a seminar in Daejeon at the KCTU HQ on June 20th from 2-4…
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Same-sex couple files human rights petition after public institution denies marriage leave
A same-sex couple has filed a human rights petition after one partner was denied marriage leave, raising questions over whether…
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‘Hello, Minu’ and the paradox of Korea’s essential outsiders
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The survival of Korea’s rural economy now rests on a collective silence. In a pear orchard in Hanam, South Gyeongsang…
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Science minister says probe on Coupang based on law without discrimination
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Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said Wednesday the government has been conducting a probe into the South Korean unit of U.S.-listed…
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Cameroonian educator’s first book tells story of overcoming hardship, aims to inspire children
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After leaving Cameroon and coming to Korea more than 25 years ago, Chrysanthus Fogha Caspa recently published his first-ever book…
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Coupang Investors File USTR Discrimination Complaint
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New Assembly takes up anti-discrimination bill, reigniting equality debate – The Korea Times
Revised bill seeks to add class-action powers and protect more workers Korea has seen the formal introduction of a comprehensive…
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OECD Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax: Benefiting Korean Companies?
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Domestic automotive and battery companies receiving U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) subsidies will also not have to pay additional taxes…
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The ageism in Kpop really needs to stop. The problem is with the industry, not with the members debuting at a young age
The ageism is starting to become a major issue in kpop, where we are creating a definition of an individuals…
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EXO & SM vs CBX: I really don’t understand why people are confused
Sorry for the long post ahead – I am coming at this as someone who recently grew interested in EXO…
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The Reason Why Korean Men Are Insecure About “🤏”
As someone deeply concerned about digital sexual crimes, dating violence, and structural discrimination against women in South Korea, I find…
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“The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened
Contents The Background, Characteristics, and Influence of The Taebaek Mountains The Repeated “Changes of Flags” in Beolgyo-eup, South Jeolla Province:…
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S.Korea’s NPS gets $7.8 mn in refund after Sweden grants long-sought tax-exempt status
The National Pension Service is South Korea’s largest institutional investor The National Pension Service (NPS), South Korea’s state-run pension fund…
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A discussion post about hating or antis. Let’s have a respectful discussion.
I have no particular opinion about any artist really. I prefer the music of some artists but I genuinely don’t…
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‘No Closure, No Transparency’: Harassment Victims Seek Resolution
At the height of the #MeToo movement in 2018, South Korea changed its workplace law to require companies to take…
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I found this on China reddit
Do you guys think rejecting Chinese guests is racial discrimination? submitted by /u/Entire-Middle-6988 [link] [comments]
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President Lee condemns discrimination, calls for legal action against hate speech
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Terrified by rumors of forced labor conscription under the Imperial Army, young Korean women rushed into marriages to escape, prompting officials to hold April 1944 press conference to deny and deflect
This is a 1944 article featuring a damage-control press conference held by Imperial Japanese authorities to publicly address growing panic…
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Rain or shine, Seoul Drag Parade glitters in gold – The Korea Times
No amount of rain could dull the sparkle of the kings and queens of the Seoul Drag Parade, who graced…
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I wonder if foreign idols find the conservative culture in Korea very difficult to adjust to.
Korea has quite a conservative culture in general, at least from what I observed whilst travelling there. Great respect is…
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Racism in Korea is more like classism
First off, I am NOT writing this to deny that racism exists in Korea. In certainly does. I’m writing this…
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“Get Out!” in Tourists’ Faces… Anti-China Protests Stain Korea’s No.1 Tourist Spot | 관광객 면전에 “꺼져라”…혐중시위 얼룩진 ‘관광1번지’
[Anchor] In Myeong-dong, one of the most popular destinations for foreign tourists, anti-China protests take place several times a week.…
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List of Global Indices for Gender Equality and Where Korea Stands in Them
There are at least five global indices that attempt to quantify gender equality or women’s empowerment. Every index comes with…
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Integration classes and complaints offices: South Korea charts a path to a cohesive multicultural future
As South Korea nears official multicultural status, Seoul wants newcomers to integrate – but they still face discrimination and prejudice.…
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Why do people think BTS is getting overrated and/or overhyped?
A long and unnecessary thread of why people think BTS is getting overrated and/or overhyped. PS: This thread is not…
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NEW GUIDELINES AND RULES FOR THE SUBREDDIT
Within the last day or so, there were some posts complaining about over moderation on the sub. We took that…
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How Trump’s racist agenda harnesses opposition to DEI and antisemitism
The US government has become increasingly explicit with its racism during the second Donald Trump administration. During a summit at…
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Kwon Young-gook, “Anti-discrimination law, now not later” … Agreement ceremony with LGBTQ+ groups
https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/election/1197853.html Presidential candidate Kwon Young-gook of the Democratic Labor Party has stated on the 16th that the enactment of a…
