Jason Strother
Atmosphere Tense Between Korean States After Kim’s Death
The South Korean government has asked an evangelical group to postpone lighting Christmas Trees along the North-South border, as North Koreans mourn the death of their leader, Kim Jong Il. But Seoul hasn’t stopped groups from sending leaflets into North Korea denouncing Pyongyang.
South Korea On High Alert After Death of Kim Jong-il
Kim Jong-il, North Korea’s longtime dictator, has died of heart failure putting the South Korean government on high alert.
South Korean Podcast Mocks President
One of the most popular downloads in South Korea is a podcast that makes fun of the president, Lee Myung-bak.
South Koreans Consider The Trades Over University Education
In South Korea, the goal is get into one of the country’s top universities. But some South Koreans say the drive to get into the “right school” is at odds with the job market. Now even the president is urging some Koreans to go to vocational schools.
South Korea’s Youth Not Interested in Reunification
Young South Koreans don’t really care that much about reuniting with North Korea. So the government in Seoul has started an online video channel to get them interested.
South Korea’s Virtual Supermarket
In South Korea, online shopping is nothing new but one supermarket chain there says it’s taken the experience to a whole new level.
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