The vandalism of a piece by the graffiti artist JonOne at a gallery in South Korea has prompted a debate about contemporary art.
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A Graffiti Artwork in South Korea Was ‘Graffitied.’
The vandalism of a piece by the graffiti artist JonOne at a gallery in South Korea has prompted a debate about contemporary art.
South Korean Mayor Sexually Harassed Secretary, Report Finds
The former mayor of Seoul, who died in July, was accused of making unwanted physical advances. An independent investigation has found that the victim’s allegations were credible.
The Times’s 24-Hour Global Relay: New York to Hong Kong and Seoul to London
From New York to Hong Kong/Seoul to London, journalists can collaborate around the clock to report on a breaking story.
Jay Y. Lee, Chief of South Korea’s Samsung Empire, Is Sent to Prison
South Korea’s family-run conglomerates helped rebuild the country after the Korean War, but they are now seen by many as corrupting influences on the political system.
South Korean Church Leader Acquitted of Blocking Antivirus Efforts
Lee Man-hee’s church, Shincheonji, was the epicenter of the first wave of coronavirus infections in South Korea last year.
Seoul’s Advice to Pregnant Women: Cook, Clean and Stay Attractive
The guidelines, published on a government website, have drawn a backlash from people who called them symbolic of anachronistic views in a patriarchal country.
Asia’s Weather Was Frigid, but the Pictures Are Nice
In Seoul, Beijing and elsewhere, temperatures neared or exceeded record lows this week.
Delivery Workers in South Korea Say They’re Dying of ‘Overwork’
More than a dozen couriers have died this year. Some died after complaining of unbearable workloads that kept them on the clock from dawn until past midnight.
Protests Erupt as South Korea’s Most Notorious Rapist Walks Free
Cho Doo-soon served 12 years in prison for raping an 8-year-old girl. His case has led the national legislature to create new rules for sex offenders released from prison.