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A moviegoer reserves tickets to watch “The Assassin(s)” at a theater in Seoul on Sept. 28.

‘The Assassin(s)’ backlash spreads as historical distortion claims trigger boycotts, legal challenges

Actors, YouTubers and filmmakers face mounting criticism and potential legal action over the film’s portrayal of the 1974 assassination of first lady Yuk Young-soo.

2026.9.30

President Lee Jae Myung enters a chamber for a senior secretaries meeting at the Blue House in central Seoul on May 21. [NEWS1]

Lee calls for stern punishment for defaming victims of state-led atrocities

President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called for stern punishment for those who glorify state-led atrocities or defame victims of such violence.

2026.5.21

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A civic group protests Starbucks Korea in Sejong on May 20. [NEWS1]

Civic group files defamation complaint against Shinsegae chief over 'Tank Day' promo

A civic group on Wednesday filed a complaint against Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin and Sohn Jeong-hyun, the former head of Starbucks Korea, claiming insult and defamation stemming from the coffee chain's "Tank Day" promotion.

2026.5.20

President Donald Trump shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Eric Turner as Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson, right, looks on during a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Feb. 18. [UPI/YONHAP]

Trump, weeks after backlash over racist post, hosts Black History Month reception

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a White House reception for Black History Month on Wednesday, less than two weeks after he sparked a bipartisan outcry by posting a racist video on social media.

2026.2.19

A screen capture showing text from the invitation of W Korea's breast cancer awareness event. The invitation described the occasion as ″breast cancer party.″ [SCREEN CAPTURE]

More fallout for W Korea as influencer posts 'breast cancer party' invites from event

It was recently revealed that the invitation for fashion magazine company W Korea's event to raise awareness about breast cancer referred to the event as a “breast cancer party,” drawing yet more backlash due to its inappropriate language.

2025.10.25

The so-called jibgeson, or the ″crab hand,″ used by radical feminist website Megalia, left, and the alleged crab hand usage in a video uploaded by Renault Korea on June 27 [SCREEN CAPTURE]

[WHY] Korea's two-finger salute: What is the 'crab hand' and why is it so controversial?

The "crab hand" gesture has become synonymous with anti-male and radical feminist groups in Korea. But where did it come from and how did it achieve its notoriety?

2024.7.13

Korean Air Lines' check-in counter for Morning Calm members, which is Korean Air’s frequent flier program [YONHAP]

Korean Air's mileage program revamp halted after outrage

A Korean Air Lines plan to revamp to its mileage redemption system from region-based to distance-based, scheduled for April, has been tentatively postponed following backlash from consumers and criticism from the government.

2023.2.20

[Editorial] The first impeachment of a government minister (KOR)

What Interior Minister Lee Sang-min needs is humility and sincerity, not legal or political logic as a government official. He should know better now.

2023.2.9

[Editorial] The first impeachment of a government minister

What Interior Minister Lee Sang-min needs is humility and sincerity, not legal or political logic as a government official. He should know better now.

2023.2.8

Pop music critic and journalist Park Hee-a poses for photos after an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily at a cafe in eastern Seoul on July 18. [PARK SANG-MOON]

[CRITICALLY SPEAKING: K-POP] Girl groups live in fear of anti-feminist backlash

K-pop is tough, but it may be even tougher for girl groups. The rise of feminism in Korean society, ironically, is making it harder for the girl group members because they have to take extra care so as not to cross their male fans, according to ...

2022.8.1