Falling through the cracks: Grandfather raising rape survivor's baby gets no welfare support

An Incheon man who quit his job to care for his disabled daughter and her infant says his family has fallen through gaps in Korea’s welfare system.

koreajoongangdaily.com

“The Final Six” by Akinari Asakura

“The Final Six” by Akinari Asakura is a suspenseful thriller that uncovers the absurdity of the Japanese job-hunting system.

asianreviewofbooks.com

Domestic violence reports surge over 44% during Chuseok holiday - The Korea Times

Daily reports of domestic violence spiked by nearly 45 percent during last year's Chuseok holiday compared to an ordinary day — a pattern that has...

koreatimes.co.kr

In “We Exist,” Japanese LGBTQ stories prove that queerness is not an import

From Tokyo nightlife to the Matsuyama city council, filmmakers Felicity Tillack and Tiffany Rossdale document a community that's always been here

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South Korea Abortion Pill Plan Targets Early 2027 Rollout as Rights Groups and Doctors Clash Over Access

South Korea plans to introduce abortion pills as early as the first quarter of 2027, allowing use up to nine weeks while rights groups and doctors debate access and oversight.

ibtimes.co.uk

This Chuseok, let us look back… What is the ‘housework equality’ score of our family?

The Chuseok holiday starts tomorrow! Gathering with the extended family to share food may be less common than it used to be, yet it likely remains the typical holiday scene for quite a number of ho...

khan.co.kr

'There are gay people in schools, too': Teachers form 1st LGBTQ+ committee - The Korea Times

“Schools have gay people, too!” That was the message of support from a teacher in a booklet published ahead of the launch of the Sexual Minorities...

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7 years after overturning abortion ban, Korea to authorize abortion pills

The pills will have to be prescribed and dispensed at hospitals and clinics with a nine-week cutoff for use

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Japan’s Incompetent Cops, Botched DNA tests, and Prosecutors Who Hate To Lose Are Keeping Chris Payne in a Japanese Prison

An American man successfully appealed a sexual assault charge in Japan that relied on a partial DNA match. But he still remains behind bars.

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More Than a Job: Occupation, Identity, and Female Agency in K-Dramas

As K-dramas entertain audiences worldwide, they also shape how viewers perceive Korean culture, even as they are influenced by evolving social trends and shifting mindsets. At the same time, not ev…

seoulbeats.com

Japanese Police Issue Arrest Warrant For Elon Musk In Child Porn Production Case?!!! Nope. But That Day May Come

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Force arrested a 32-year-old man and a teenager on charges of defamation and child pornography after generating sexual images of woman, from her teenage photos.

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Before Netflix: The Hidden History of Taiwan’s Television Renaissance | New Bloom Magazine

Taiwanese television has entered a remarkable period of creative success. During the past decade, dramas such as The World Between Us (我們與惡的距離), Gold Leaf (茶金), Light the Night (華燈初上)…

newbloommag.net

Why China’s Internet Is Talking About ‘Korean Women’

The term Hannü is not really about Korean women at all. It’s a stand-in for sentiments Chinese women long to express.

thediplomat.com

The App Does Not Deliver

The Hidden Labor Behind Korea’s Food Delivery Culture

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In Japan, Sanitary Pads Are Getting Pricier. In Korea, They're Going Free - Unseen Japan

A viral post blamed Japan's first female prime minister for higher pad costs, highlighting a highly controversial political topic.

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Petition Calls for Emergency Contraceptives to Be Listed as Over-The-Counter Drugs | New Bloom Magazine

The Food and Drug Administration’s choice to list three drugs as requiring a doctor’s prescription has led to public criticisms. Namely, two of the three drugs–levonorgestrel and ulipristal acetate…

newbloommag.net

Why Koreans Are Marrying Foreigners

YouTube video by KPC with David Kim

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“Exit 8” by Genki Kawamura

Genki Kawamura's "Exit 8" is is an innovative work of storytelling, and an ingenious locked-room mystery unlike any other.

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The Vanishing Of Tiphaine Veron in Japan

On July 29, 2018, French tourist Tiphaine Veron left her hotel room in Nikko. She was never seen again. On July 28, her family came to Japan to urge the police to diligently investigate what happened

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Did Parents Actually Feel Guilty for Selling Their Daughters to Brothels (in Japan)?

YouTube video by Linfamy

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Exploring Places of State Violence that Exploited Women’s Sexuality

South Korean feminist journal, which pursues feminism and speaks about human rights from women’s and minorities’ point of view.

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New Book!「The Art of Getting By: Wisdom and Resilience from China’s Migrant Women」by Kevin Ming

My friend and colleague Kevin Ming has published his new book, The Art of Getting By: Wisdom and Resilience from China’s Migrant Women (A...

visualanthropologyofjapan.blogspot.com

Episode 18—Cats in Japanese Literature - Read Japanese Literature

Today, we’re going to look at cats in Japanese literature. We’ll start with the history of cats in Japan. We’ll move on to cats in Japanese folklore and fiction, including the work of Haruki Murakami…

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ITZY’s Ryujin apologizes for adjusting her outfit, yes really - Asian Junkie

While we're on the topic of absurd idol controversies, ITZY member Ryujin recently went on livestrea

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"Japan’s largest exhibition of women photographers rights a wrong in cultural history"

Miwa Yanagi’s “Elevator Girl House” series skewers the superficiality of gender roles through staged images. | ©YANAGI MIWA Photo and text...

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