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Horse abused and killed in controversial KBS drama scene

South Korean National Broadcaster, KBS TV has apologized after revelations that a running horse was tripped by a rope and crashed head-first into the ground during the filming of a historical drama and died about a week later amid allegations of animal abuse.KBS said it will seek ways to prevent any recurrences and map out guidelines to guarantee animal safety.A petition was also uploaded to the Viewers’ Rights Center noticeboard on KBS’s website the same day. As of Sunday, there are a number of petitions demanding that the show be canceled.

Jan 23, 2022By Lee Min-young
Horse abused and killed in controversial KBS drama scene

Vaccine pass at large retailers lifted

The vaccine pass on six types of multiuse facilities ― large retailers and department stores, study rooms, museums, libraries, cram schools and theaters ― has been lifted in the wake of a court ruling ordering the suspension of the vaccine mandate at the facilities.The ministry's decision to retract the vaccine pass on large supermarkets and retail stores came three days after the Seoul Administrative Court ordered suspension of the measure in Seoul on Jan. 14, partially accepting an injunction request filed by 1,023 people.Medical experts viewed that the government should refrain from further policy flip-flops over the vaccine pass, which would undermine public trust on its quarantine policies, when an Omicron-led wave is just around the corner.

Jan 18, 2022By Lee Min-young
Vaccine pass at large retailers lifted

Raped, assaulted, nowhere to find help: Foreign women speak out about their experiences of sexual violence in Korea

Among the four sexual assault victims interviewed by The Korea Times and and its sister paper Hankook Ilbo, all except Flower wished to remain anonymous. The other names used in this article are pseudonyms. ― ED.By Lee Min-young"When I was raped, it actually took me about a month to muster up the strength to go and make my case." After taking a deep breath, Jennifer, a sexual assault victim, broke the silence and started talking about what happened to her that night.Acquaintance, friend and partner"He was actually a friend. We started out as friends and we used to hang out occasionally along with mutual friends," Jennifer told The Korea Times. But, she continued, that all changed when she went out for a drink with him and he showed his true colors.The two had an argument outside a bar and suddenly he started acting aggressively, grabbing her by the shoulder and assaulting her. "I went straight into a full-on panic attack and I just went into a manic state at that moment and just blacked out."The next thing she knew she was being dragged to a motel. She said her body was hurting

Jan 14, 2022By Lee Min-young
Raped, assaulted, nowhere to find help: Foreign women speak out about their experiences of sexual violence in Korea

Man reported to police for allegedly abusing dog in public

An animal rights group reported a man to the police, Monday, for violating the Animal Protection Act. He allegedly yanked aggressively on his dog's leash, lifting the animal off the ground.The man reportedly insisted that he cannot live without the dog, but the activists convinced him to hand over ownership of the dog to the organization.Activists say both the physical and psychological aspects of animal abuse, along with its seriousness, must be recognized to prevent animal abuse in the future.

Jan 12, 2022By Lee Min-young
Man reported to police for allegedly abusing dog in public

Squid Game star Jung Ho-yeon becomes Vogue's first Asian solo cover model

“Squid Game” star Jung Ho-yeon, has become the first East Asian cover model of Vogue in the fashion magazine’s 130-year history.She made her acting debut via the Netflix Korea original series “Squid Game” in 2021. She played the role of North Korean defector Kang Sae-byeok, or player 067.Jung Ho-yeon has been staying in the US since she arrived in the U.S. for the promotion of 'Squid Game' at the end of last year. She attended the LACMA Gala and CFDA Fashion Awards and also participated in the Gotham Awards as a presenter.

Jan 9, 2022By Lee Min-young
Squid Game star Jung Ho-yeon becomes Vogue's first Asian solo cover model

South Korea pardons jailed former President Park Geun-hye

Former President Park Geun-hye was set free Friday under a presidential pardon, after four years and nine months of imprisonment following her impeachment and ouster from office for corruption. The government said the decision was made in consideration of her deteriorating health and as part of efforts to promote national unity. Her supporters have held rallies near the hospital in southern Seoul to celebrate her release. A number of standing flower wreaths with messages wishing her good health have lined a street near the hospital.

Dec 31, 2021By Lee Min-young
South Korea pardons jailed former President Park Geun-hye

BTS' Suga, RM and Jin test positive for COVID-19

Three members of the 7 member K-pop boyband BTS have been infected with the coronavirus after returning from in-person concerts in the United States. Big Hit Music agency said in a statement that RM and Jin were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Saturday evening, after another member, Suga, tested positive for the virus the day before.The agency said it’ll continue to provide support for the three members for their speedy recovery. It said it will cooperate with the requests and guidelines of the South Korean health authorities.

Dec 26, 2021By Lee Min-young
BTS' Suga, RM and Jin test positive for COVID-19

'We don't need a third shot of COVID-19 vaccine': US virologist

The second part of our third interview with Dr. Djaballah, a virologist based in New York, following our previous videos on issues surrounding the coronavirus touches upon the reason why we don't need to get an additional shot of COVID-19 vaccine and whether COVID-19 treatment pills we be a game changer. - Booster shots are unnecessary? - Covid-19 variants - Selfish nations on the same sinking ship - Antiviral pills=game changer? Dr. Hakim Djaballah is an Algerian-born American molecular pharmacologist and technologist with expertise in virology and oncology. Dr. Djaballah is a thought leader on drug discovery and development and sits on several advisory boards. He is the co-founder, president and CEO of Keren Therapeutics, a startup company dedicated to the science of aging. Formerly, Dr. Djaballah was the CEO of the Pasteur Institute in Korea, a transnational research institute with a focus on infectious diseases and oncology. Prior to his move to South Korea, Dr. Djaballah was affiliated with the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York, USA. MSKCC is the oldest

Dec 26, 2021By Lee Min-young
'We don't need a third shot of COVID-19 vaccine': US virologist

Are COVID-19 vaccines really safe for all?

By Lee Min-youngOur third interview with Dr. Djaballah, a virologist based in New York, following our previous videos on issues surrounding the coronavirus touches upon the efficacy of the vaccines we have now and how certain vaccines can kill some people.  Check out the video interview with Dr. Djaballah for more in depth. 00:15 Should we really be vaccinated?00:45 Why some people get infected after being vaccinated 02:12 Can we trust the data out there? 04:08 Side effects? 07:31 South Korea's vaccine pass measures 08:04 South Korean government being racist?Dr. Hakim Djaballah is an Algerian-born American molecular pharmacologist and technologist with expertise in virology and oncology. Dr. Djaballah is a thought leader on drug discovery and development and sits on several advisory boards. He is the co-founder, president and CEO of Keren Therapeutics, a startup company dedicated to the science of aging. Formerly, Dr. Djaballah was the CEO of the Pasteur Institute in Korea, a transnational research institute with a focus on infectious diseases and oncology. Prior to his move to

Dec 23, 2021By Lee Min-young
Are COVID-19 vaccines really safe for all?
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