South Korea | Memory and Reconciliation in the Asia-Pacific

Oct. 4, 2020 — “[Heroes from afar] French, Korean Soldiers Forged Close Bonds During War” (Korea Joong Ang Daily)

October 4, 2020
News and Opinions

Korea Joong Ang Daily: They ate with the French. Fought with the French. Rested in the same barracks as the French. They just didn’t speak French. “We did everything together, eat, train, fight in battles, wield the same weapons, wear the…

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Sept. 25, 2020 — Coverage over death of South Korean at the hands of North Korea (Various)

September 25, 2020
International

Chosun Ilbo: “Gov’t Kept Mum About N.Korean Slaughter of S.Korean” The Japan Times: “Kim says sorry for killing of South Korean over coronavirus fears” The Straits Times: “North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offers rare apology for killing of South…

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Sept. 10, 2020 — Koreans and Filipinos in TikTok War (Chosun Ilbo)

September 10, 2020
Art & Culture

“The anti-Korean hashtag #CancelKorea is trending in the Philippines after a storm in a teacup involving a tattoo and a local ‘influencer.'”

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