PPP lawmaker files complaint over DP leader’s ‘female Hitler’ remark Rep. Lee Jin-sook accused Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok of insult after his remarks tied to a controversy over a May 18 forum. 2026.8.24
We could all end up in the digital pillory (KOR) From a high school baseball controversy to viral accusations, public shaming is reviving punishment by crowd sentiment and eroding proportionality. 2026.7.10
We could all end up in the digital pillory From a high school baseball controversy to viral accusations, public shaming is reviving punishment by crowd sentiment and eroding proportionality. 2026.7.9
Paichai players say they didn't know 'Starbucks' chants were derogatory, statements show mixed awareness Player statements in the Paichai High baseball mockery case say many did not know chants referenced the May 18 Gwangju movement, though some accounts suggest others did. 2026.7.9
Opposition lawmakers say Paichai baseball team's ban 'excessive' The People Power Party's floor leader and other conservative parliamentarians said the chant was inappropriate, but the length of the suspension jeopardizes the students' futures. 2026.7.2
Paichai High School baseball team hit with ban for mocking Gwangju with 'Starbucks' chant The Seoul school was suspended from national competitions for six months after players used a chant demeaning the May 18 Gwangju uprising. 2026.7.1
Police look into social media accounts accused of spreading false info about May 18 uprising Police said on Sunday that they have launched a preliminary investigation into online social media accounts accused of spreading false information about the 1980 pro-democracy uprising in the southwestern city of Gwangju. 2026.5.25
Starbucks Korea is in hot water over its 'Tank Day' promo. Why? Starbucks Korea’s controversial “Tank Day” promotion ended shortly after it was accused of using inappropriate language referring to the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement and the military dictatorship. 2026.5.19
Yoon Suk-yeol goes to Gwangju, sings anthem, to unify President Yoon Suk-yeol said he would uphold the spirit of the May 18 Democratization Movement, stressing the need for national unity in a visit to Gwangju Wednesday. 2022.5.18
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