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Migrants criticize human rights agency's decision on disaster relief funds

Migrants criticize human rights agency's decision on disaster relief funds

The national human rights agency's recent decision not to recognize the exclusion of foreigners from the state disaster relief fund plan as discrimination has drawn a backlash from migrants' rights groups, Tuesday. A coalition of such groups from across the country issued a statement expressing deep disappointment in the National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) for i...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2020-11-17 17:17

[RAS Korea] Visit to Korea's early printing treasures

RAS KoreaVisit to Korea's early printing treasures

One of Korea's lesser-known, but incredible cultural treasures is a small printed book. The book is ordinary in size and appearance ― about 24 cm by 17 cm, about the size of a modern-day paperbound book found in bookstores. The book is about 3 cm thick and contains about 40 leaves. The paper is lightweight, printed on one side, folded in the middle and bound with thread on th...

2020-11-17 02:35

Hulbert Society discloses NY Times articles on 1905 Eulsa Treaty

Hulbert Society discloses NY Times articles on 1905 Eulsa Treaty

On Nov. 17, 1905, the Japan-Korea Protectorate Treaty, also known as Eulsa Treaty, was made between the Japanese Empire and the Korean Empire. As is known, the treaty which enabled Japan's annexation was forced on the Korean Empire “at the point of the sword” and Emperor Gojong, along with others, fought unsuccessfully to nullify it.

Kim Se-jeong | 2020-11-16 17:22

[Joseon Images] The forgotten buried in foreign land

Joseon ImagesThe forgotten buried in foreign land

Scattered across the Korean Peninsula are a handful of foreign cemeteries. One of the oldest is at Jemulpo (now Incheon) and, although it has been moved several times, it still provides an interesting but fleeting peek into the past.

2020-11-10 18:34

'KBeauty Cares For You' campaign encourages cosmetic brand inclusivity

Industries around the world were watching the discussions on inclusivity and diversity in the U.S. this year and when internet users worldwide started calling for more of their favorite brands and companies to be more aware, two women in Korea decided to step in with encouragement and action. Fama Ndiaye, owner of KWorld Media; and Mona Lisa Hanson, owner of East Meets West, ...

2020-11-10 18:26

Ratio of babies born to multicultural families hits new high in 2019

Ratio of babies born to multicultural families hits new high in 2019

The proportion of babies born to multicultural families out of all childbirths in South Korea reached an all-time high in 2019 due to the country's low birthrate, government data showed Thursday. The number of babies born to multicultural married couples came to 17,939 last year, down 0.8 percent from a year earlier and accounting for 5.9 percent of total newborns in the coun...

2020-11-05 13:51

[Korea Encounters] Reacting to Vietnamese 'anti-Koreanism' in 1967

Korea EncountersReacting to Vietnamese 'anti-Koreanism' in 1967

A few weeks ago, an online furor was created when Filipina American social media star Bella Poarch uploaded a video of herself sporting a tattoo featuring an image similar to Japan's Rising Sun flag. In response to criticism by Koreans, she apologized and promised to cover it with a new tattoo, but some netizens hurled racist comments at Filipinos in general, who responded wi...

2020-11-03 20:27

Anthology explores Black experience in Asia

Anthology explores Black experience in Asia

The new book “Black in Asia” shares the experiences of Black writers living in at least 10 countries across Asia, highlighting the complexity of Black life experiences amid prejudiced expectations through 23 personal autobiographical short stories.

2020-11-03 20:26

Government urged to improve refugee screening system

Government urged to improve refugee screening system

The government is facing growing calls from civic activists to improve the refugee screening system to ensure fairness and transparency, as the cumulative number of asylum seekers here has passed 70,000. According to data from the Korea Immigration Service (KIS), Monday, the number of people who filed for refugee status here from 1994 to August this year was 70,254. Only 5,06...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2020-11-02 17:13

Number of asylum applications tops 70,000 in South Korea

Number of asylum applications tops 70,000 in South Korea

Number of asylum applications tops 70,000 in South Korea

The cumulative number of asylum applications filed in South Korea topped 70,000 for the first time, government data showed Monday. According to the data from the Korea Immigration Service, there were 70,254 asylum seekers here from 1994, when the government began to compile relevant data, to August this year.

2020-11-02 11:06

Government urged to improve refugee screening system

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