Interesting article about a former abortion doctor turned pro-life activist.
The group’s stand has brought a tidal wave of criticism from the Korean Assn. of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which represents more than 4,000 physicians in this country where abortions, although technically illegal, are so prevalent it has been tagged as "the Abortion Republic." [...]
Archive > November 2009
Hub of Abortion?
Multicultural Illusions, Sparkling!
King Baeksu has released a new book on how foreigners are stereotyped in the Korean media. I couldn’t find the book on Amazon.com, so I’m assuming there is no English translation. Read the below article if you want to get a feel for his main arguments.
Despite bombastic government rhetoric touting an "age of multiculturalism," Korean [...]
Hub of Broken Promises?
I wonder if good old SGT Han will be receiving compensation in light of this….
OFFICIALS in South Korea have thrown out a half-century old law banning men from falsely promising marriage in return for sex.
The court said the code violated women’s sexual freedom and that the law should not interfere in such matters.
The [...]
Hub of Birthrate?
Interesting how they’re tying an anti-abortion campaign to an immigration policy.
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) — The South Korean government plans to step up its efforts to fight the issue of its shrinking birthrate through launching an anti-abortion campaign and seeking more foreign immigrants, a presidential council said Wednesday.
"The government decided to launch [...]
Rain Starring in Ninja Assassin
In case you didn’t know, Ninja Assassin, starring Rain, opens tomorrow here in North America. Here are some press releases. The trailer looks pretty badass…I’ll review it if I get a chance to see it in bum-fcuk Egypt South Dakota over the Thanksgiving weekend.
Seattle Area Gayageum Concerts
If you like gayageum music and are in the area, Bora Ju is playing in December….
South Sound residents can indulge in a musical treat next month that was kindled in the recital halls of South Korea.
Musician Bora Ju will play the gayageum (pronounced kaya-goom), a traditional Korean instrument, in concerts in Tacoma and [...]
Daul Kim Commits Suicide in Paris
PARIS — A 20-year-old top South Korean model who was a fashion week regular in New York, Milan and Paris has been found hanged in her Paris apartment, a police official said Friday.
Daul Kim was found dead Thursday by her boyfriend, who alerted French police, the official said. He declined to be named in [...]
Seoul’s Christimas Tree
Union of Catholic Asian News reports that “the city council handed over responsibility for it to the Christian Council of Korea (CCK), an umbrella organization of conservative Protestant Churches, in 2002,” and that “[s]ince then, the group has replaced the traditional star atop the tree, which is usually put up on Dec. 10, with a [...]
Hub of Sparkle Infected?
Is it just me, or does anyone else continue to get virus/malware warnings whenever accessing Hub of Sparkle?
I usually get something to this effect….
Jumping the Asymptote: What’s Been Going On
Long-time readers of Hub of Sparkle know that I cross-post many of my articles at Jumping the Asymptote to HoS. What you may not know is that since August, I’ve actually been living in China. The Great Firewall of China has made it difficult to post both to Jumping the Asymptote and to Hub of Sparkle, [...]
Dual Nationality in Korea?
Want to become a bona fide Korean? Soon you’ll be able to, pending parliamentary approval of this new legislation….
SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) — The South Korean government has drafted legal revisions to adopt multiple citizenship, easing regulations for foreigners seeking to become naturalized Korean citizens, to attract talent from abroad, the government Thursday. [...]
Korean Etiquette
Most of us already know most of the ins and outs of Korean mannerisms, but it’s always nice to have a refresher…. Feel free to share additional pointers in the comments.
+ Suppress the need to blow your nose in public. Instead, find a private place to take action or you will be considered crass by [...]
