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Hollywood speaks up after 'Minari' is sidelined in foreign film category at Golden Globes

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) is facing backlash from the American film industry for placing director Lee Isaac Chung’s acclaimed film “Minari” in the category of foreign language film and deeming it ineligible for the best...

2020-12-24

[THINK ENGLISH] Scooters crowd the streets of Seoul, causing backlash

What could go wrong in flooding a major metropolis with electric scooters? A lot, apparently. Complaints are piling up at various government departments in and around Seoul as frustrated homeowners, pedestrians and drivers find the popular...

2020-09-09

Cartoonist Gian84 under fire for misogynistic portrayal of female character

Cartoonist and entertainer Gian84 is facing strong backlash for his misogynistic portrayal of a female character in his hit webtoon “Bokhakwang” on Naver, with some even calling for him to drop out of the popular MBC reality show “I Live Alone.”

2020-08-13

Moon says developing greenbelt areas is off the table

As the government frantically looks for ways to drive down property prices, developing greenbelt zones is not an option, President Moon Jae-in decided Monday. Moon decided to maintain greenbelt zones for future generations.

2020-07-20

Challenging the government

Protests over the government’s real estate measures are held in front of the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation on Saturday in downtown Seoul, as a public backlash grows over the government’s regulations on higher property and capital gains taxes.

2020-07-19

Gov't slammed for adding fuel to overheated real estate market

Controversy surrounding the government’s real estate regulations is growing as apartment prices in several areas outside of the wider Gangnam area have seen prices shoot up as a side effect. Jeonse prices are also on the rise, fueling the backlash.

2020-07-05

Posco to start a logistics company to the ire of shippers

Despite a strong response from the shipping industry, Posco on Tuesday announced it will establish a logistics company this year to raise the efficiency of its transportation.

2020-05-12

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