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10 January 2012

South Korea: Anger and Suspicion Grows Over Election Rigging

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A political scandal is brewing in South Korea over alleged election rigging, despite the police's conclusion that the nation's election commission website was disconnected due to a distributed denial of service (DDOS) attack.

6 December 2011

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South Korea: Anger Over Free Trade Agreement and Media Silence

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Rallies have been held daily in the South Korean capital of Seoul for two weeks now, protesting against the country's free trade agreement with the United States. Citizens have expressed deep discontent, as well as strong distrust of the mainstream media who rarely report on anti-FTA protests.

23 November 2011

South Korea: Comedian Sued for Making Fun of Politicians

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Politics is seen as a fair target for most comedy shows, but in South Korea a politician is suing a comedian. The lawsuit - claiming that the performer defamed all politicians - has drawn immediate criticism from various parts of Korean society, inundating social media with jokes and comments.

1 October 2011

South Korea: Church's Embezzlement Case Draws Harsh Criticism

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In South Korea, an embezzlement case involving the country's largest church has fuelled public debate online. Citizens have even suggested lifting the tax exemption granted to Korean churches.

20 September 2011

South Korea: The Diplomats Who Can't Speak English

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It was revealed on September 13, 2011, that four out of ten South Korean diplomats find it nearly impossible to use proper diplomatic language in English, prompting the public to raise questions on the competency of Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials.

11 September 2011

South Korea: Google Raided Over Alleged Antitrust Violations

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Google's South Korea offices have been raided by Korean regulators for a third time on September 6, 2011, over alleged antitrust violations. The raid has reignited numerous debates online about whether it was a fair decision and what motives lie behind such harsh action.

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