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Messages on notes were displayed in the Seoul City Hall, South Korea, on July 12, 2020, to express sorrow and condolences about the Mayor Park Won-soon passed away. Photo Courtesy of Keunhyun Oh / Shutterstock

Messages on notes were displayed in the Seoul City Hall, South Korea, on July 12, 2020, to express sorrow and condolences about the Mayor Park Won-soon passed away. Photo Courtesy of Keunhyun Oh / Shutterstock

South Koreans’ reactions were divided on the death of Seoul’s mayor, who was known for being a proponent of women's rights. The mayor was found dead a day after his former secretary filed a criminal complaint accusing him of sexual misconduct.

Photo Courtesy of Korea Botanical Garden

Photo Courtesy of Korea Botanical Garden

An art piece depicting a man on his knees before a wartime slavery victim froze Seoul-Tokyo relations.

Photo Courtesy of BTS Official Facebook

Photo Courtesy of BTS Official Facebook

The K-Pop industry has not been forthcoming to speak out about social issues. But after the death of George Floyd, some of the industry’s biggest names have spoken up for the Black Lives Matter movement. Here’s why the industry extends into social justice.

Durian Lollobrigida, a drag queen in Tokyo, Japan, performs at Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2019 on Apr. 28, 2019. Photo Courtesy of Durian Lollobrigida / Edited by Min Ji Koo

Durian Lollobrigida, a drag queen in Tokyo, Japan, performs at Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2019 on Apr. 28, 2019. Photo Courtesy of Durian Lollobrigida / Edited by Min Ji Koo

June is known as Pride Month, but the pandemic makes people around the world split apart for social distancing, and the parades have been canceled or held online. To remember Pride's spirit, I asked three people to share their precious memories in various Pride events in South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong.

Photo Courtesy of Pixabay / Edited by Min Ji Koo

Photo Courtesy of Pixabay / Edited by Min Ji Koo

Following its destruction of an inter-Korean liaison office, North Korea said it would keep raising the tension on the border. Experts share their insights about its streak of provocations.

Photo Courtesy of Pixabay / Edited by Min Ji Koo

Photo Courtesy of Pixabay / Edited by Min Ji Koo

Accusing the U.S. of failing to back up its conciliatory tone with concrete policy changes, North Korea vowed to continue its nuclear program.

Dogs are shown locked in a cage at a dog meat farm in Hongseong, South Korea, on Feb. 8, 2020. Photo Courtesy of Jean Chung/For HSI

Dogs are shown locked in a cage at a dog meat farm in Hongseong, South Korea, on Feb. 8, 2020. Photo Courtesy of Jean Chung/For HSI

Although less common today, dog meat consumption is still a serious issue in South Korea. Animal activists continue to fight against it, and one group rescued 100 dogs from being slaughtered and planned to send them to the U.S.

Photo Courtesy of Everland / Edited by Min Ji Koo

Photo Courtesy of Everland / Edited by Min Ji Koo

The largest amusement park in South Korea reported that one of their giant pandas gave birth to a cub, marking the first time the endangered animal was born in the country.

Photo Courtesy of Green Korea United

Photo Courtesy of Green Korea United

Although the practice in South Korea has dwindled, moon bear farms have been spotlighted as one of them promoted bear bile as a coronavirus treatment.

Photo Courtesy of Sutterstock

Photo Courtesy of Sutterstock

Can Kimchi Protect You From COVID-19?

Published on Jul. 28, 2020, in VICE Asia

A jar of kimchi is not a magic cure of Covid-19, but Korean scientists use the fermented vegetable to develop antiviral drugs.

Ashley Holt, the owner of Sugar Monster, finishes her chocolate Statue of Liberty in NY Cake's kitchen in New York City, on Dec. 2, 2019. Photo by Min Ji Koo

Ashley Holt, the owner of Sugar Monster, finishes her chocolate Statue of Liberty in NY Cake's kitchen in New York City, on Dec. 2, 2019. Photo by Min Ji Koo

Taking the Cake for the Holidays

Published on Dec. 6, 2019, in Chelsea News

There’s a new twist on the 2019 holiday window displays that are a New York City specialty: Edible versions of the city’s iconic landmarks are literally taking the cake.

“Can I buy one?” said Rebecca Yoon, a law student who passed by the window on a recent morning. Unfortunately, no. These masterpieces will be on display until January, by which time they will be too old to eat.


The Tune, a Korean traditional music band, employs a “call and response” technique. Photo courtesy of The Tune

The Tune, a Korean traditional music band, employs a “call and response” technique. Photo courtesy of The Tune

From K-Pop to the Concert Hall

Published on Nov. 7, 2019, in The Spirit

Traditional Korean music, with its colorful zithers, cymbals, powerful voice and drumming, is starting to draw American audiences in New York City.

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국제 멸종위기종 반달가슴곰이 웅담 채취를 위한 사육곰으로 길러지고 있다. 또 열악한 환경과 미숙한 관리 속에서 인근 민가로 탈출하는 일도 벌어지고 있다.

김치가 신종 코로나바이러스 감염증(코로나19) 예방에 효과가 있을지도 모른다는 기대감이 전 세계적으로 높아지면서 수출량이 폭발적으로 증가하고 있다. 그러나 전문가들은 김치의 면역력 개선 효과를 인정하면서도 코로나19 예방과 치료 효과가 아직 분명히 입증된 건 아니라서 맹신해선 안 된다고 주의를 당부했다.

한국 개고기 농장에서 구조된 개 100 마리 미국행

Published on Jul. 21, 2020, in VICE Korea

한 국제 동물보호단체가 최근 한국 식용견 농장에서 도살 위기에 빠져 있었던 개 100마리 이상을 구조해 외국으로 보냈다. 개들은 입양보다 매매가 보편적인 한국에서 주인을 찾기 어려워 외국으로 이송돼 타국에서 주인을 기다리고 있다.

도널드 트럼프 미국 행정부가 2020년 가을학기부터 온라인 수업만 듣는 외국인 유학생의 비자를 취소하고 신규 발급도 중단하겠다고 발표한지 아흐레 후, 연방 지방법원이 해당 정책을 취소했다고 밝혔다. 결정은 미국 정부가 해당 정책에 맞서 소송을 제기한 하버드대학, 매사추세츠공과대학(MIT)과 합의한 결과다.

파맛 나는 시리얼 '첵스 파맛'이 세상에 나왔다. 소비자들이 16년 동안이나 '첵스 파맛'을 잊지 않고 켈로그에 '첵스 파맛'을 출시하라고 요구한 결과다.

역대 퀴어퍼레이드에서 가장 인상 깊었던 순간

Published on Jun. 30, 2020, in VICE Asia

한국을 비롯한 아시아의 성소수자들과 인터뷰를 통해 퍼레이드의 정신을 되새기고 과거 퍼레이드에서 가장 즐겁고 소중했던 기억을 꺼낼 수 있는 시간을 마련했다.

북한이 개성 남북공동연락사무소를 폭파하고 대남 군사행동을 예고했다. 이에 청와대는 현정부 들어 전례 없이 높은 강도로 맞받아쳤다. 북한 전문가들이 남북관계를 어떻게 진단, 전망하고 있는지 들어봤다.

조지 플로이드: 그림으로 보는 흑인 인권운동

Published on Jun. 12, 2020, on VICE Korea

서울부터 미국 미니애폴리스까지. 전 세계 일러스트레이터들이 인종차별 반대를 위해 그림을 그렸다. 백인 경찰의 과잉 진압에 숨진 흑인의 얼굴부터 흑인 인권운동의 상징인 '주먹 쥔 손', 평등과 평화를 상징하는 비둘기까지. 그림에 담긴 의미를 살펴보기 위해 이메일을 통해 삽화가들을 인터뷰했다.

케이팝 스타들이 인종차별 반대 시위를 지지하기 위해 무거운 입을 열었다.

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'논바이너리' '젠더퀴어' '젠더비관행'의 차이

What's the Difference Between Non-Binary, Genderqueer, and Gender-Nonconforming? (Published on Sep. 13, 2019, on VICE by Mary Retta)

Published on Jul. 13, 2020, in VICE Korea

콜라주 기법으로 창작하는 포토그래퍼의 작업실 들여다보기

Transform Tool (Published on May. 26, 2020, on VICE by Robin Lopvet)

Published on Jun. 10, 2020, in VICE Korea

'수박 스테이크' 레시피

Grilled Watermelon Steaks Recipe (Published on Aug. 11, 2017, on VICE by Ricky Arias González)

Published on Jul. 20, 2020, in VICE Korea

'수박 슬러시' 레시피

Spiked Watermelon Slushie Recipe (Published on Aug. 25, 2017, on VICE by Farideh Sadeghin)

Published on Jul. 23, 2020, in VICE Korea