Lee Man-hee’s church, Shincheonji, was the epicenter of the first wave of coronavirus infections in South Korea last year.
Tag: Seoul (South Korea)
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.
Pandemic Disrupts South Korean Adoptee Reunions, but Some Find a Way
For members of the world’s largest diaspora of adoptees, returning to the country of their birth was a rite of passage — until the coronavirus pandemic changed everything. Some found a way to make the trip anyway.
South Korea’s Yogurt Ladies
They were among the country’s first women to work outside the home, helping establish South Korea’s taste for dairy products. And these beloved “yakult ajummas” are still making their rounds.
Welcome Home! Now Go Straight to Quarantine (or Not)
Some cities put international travelers under strict observation for signs of coronavirus infection. Others barely notice when they land. Dispatches from seven arrival halls.
Covid-19 Upends South Korea’s Chuseok Festival, and Its Rituals
Millions have canceled family gatherings during this year’s Chuseok harvest festival at the government’s request. The anxiety is palpable.
Seoul Will Investigate #MeToo Accusations Against Dead Mayor
A fact-finding team will have no power to subpoena or indict anyone, but women’s rights activists and the mayor’s accuser have called for an investigation anyway.