The Tokyo-based NPO ‘Intractable Disease Patients’ Support Group’ is suspected of arranging for kidney transplants for Japanese patients in Belarus without obtaining proper permits. The 62-year-old suspect, Kikuchi, has been accused of organ trafficking in August 2022 and is currently under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department. Kikuchi is suspected of operating an illegal …
Year: 2023
YouTube channel ‘Sister Yoon’
The ‘Sister Yoon’ channel on Youtube offers an interesting story of an on foot delivery contract. This individual, a 44-year- old single, shares her experience and earnings from part-time work for Baemin, a food delivery app in South Korea. Sister Yoon explains that she earns an average of 3,124 won (U$3) per delivery and …
Too ugly to ignore old-fashioned contracts in entertainment industry
The ongoing management rights dispute between SM Entertainment, Kakao, and HYBE has escalated into a legal battle. The dispute is centered around allegations of excessive profits and influence by former general manager Lee Soo-man, who is the founder of SM. This has led to concerns about the negative impact on K-pop’s competitiveness and reputation, despite …
School violence in the drama The Glory was real.
In 2006, a group of grade 9 students in Cheongju city injured their classmates with hair irons, hairpins, and baseball bats. The bullies assaulted the victims for not keeping their promises and not bringing money, and burned them using hair irons while holding onto both arms. Due to the assault, the victim suffered severe burns …
Problems of deep rooted Korean shamanism
South Korean President Yoon is taking legal action against seven individuals for criminal libel following their allegations that a self-proclaimed prophet called Cheongong had a hand in influencing Yoon’s decision to relocate the presidential office and residence. Yoon has strongly denied these claims, arguing that they constitute an affront to public servants and the …