Choi Mal-ja, who was convicted of inflicting bodily harm, said she fought for a retrial so other South Korean women would not suffer as she did.
Tag: Self-Defense
Where the Taxis Are Motorcycles, and the Drivers Are Women
Kenya’s “Boda Girls” are turning a male-dominated industry upside down. Their favored customers are pregnant women needing rides to the hospital.
Israel Faces Tough Balancing Act on Russia and the West
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu treads lightly with President Vladimir Putin. Russia is not responding in kind, with public criticism increasing.
Israel, Gaza and the Laws of War
International law offers a framework for how to analyze what is happening.
‘You’re Not Helpless’: For London Women, Learning to Fight Builds Confidence
After a year marked by isolation, loneliness and violence in the city, many self-defense and martial arts gyms say they are seeing more interest from women.
T.S.A. to Resume Self-Defense Classes for Flight Crews
The classes, which will resume in July, come as crew members struggle with a surge in cases of unruly passengers.
‘Don’t Succumb to the Fear’: Women Share Travel Safety Tips
No woman is responsible for harassment or any other violent act against her. But experienced travelers and government agencies show how to travel as safely as possible.
Italy Loosens Gun Laws as Matteo Salvini Polishes His Tough Guy Image
Making it easier to buy a weapon was once unthinkable in the country. But the interior minister, working from a populist playbook, is pushing a hard line.