The Yun Dong-ju Literary Award is intended as a device to carry the poet Yun Dong-ju's spirit into the present. The prize aims to raise the profile of contemporary poetry and encourage a range of poets. However, questions about selection criteri…
The Sabuk incident began in April 1980 as a mass protest by coal miners. Questions about how the state suppressed the protest and later investigations have resurfaced as human rights concerns. A group of 318 film industry figures recently urged the…
An Chi-hwan's 14th album, 'Human World,' sings the unvarnished face of society. The lyrics look straight at uncomfortable truths while keeping a thread of hope. This fall he will tour concerts tied to the album in Seoul, Daegu, and Gwang…