by STEVE HAN In what appears to be a stab at character assassination, the North Korean government accused North Korean defector and human rights activist Shin Dong-hyuk of rape, […]
Author: Steve Han
U.S. to Indefinitely Maintain Wartime Control of South Korean Military
The United States agreed to delay returning its wartime control of the South Korean military until its ally is determined fully equipped to fight North Korea, the Associated Press […]
North Korea Bans Tourists Over Ebola Concerns
by STEVE HAN North Korea announced that it will ban foreigners from entering the country as tourists due to worries over the Ebola virus, which has already killed at […]
North Korean Defector’s Tearful Speech Receives Standing Ovation
Somewhere along the line, many of us have become somewhat numb to the countless stories of North Korean defectors, all of whom escaped the repressive country by risking their […]
SKorea Plans to Deploy Disaster Relief Team to Ebola-hit Africa
by STEVE HAN South Korea plans to send a disaster relief team to aid West Africa’s efforts to contain the spread of the Ebola virus, said President Park Geun-hye […]
Kia Scores LeBron James as Brand Ambassador
NBA all-star LeBron James will join South Korean automaker Kia Motors as the brand ambassador for its new luxury sedan, the K900. His endorsement deal with Kia comes after […]
South Korean History Museum to Open ‘Dokdo School’ in New York City
by STEVE HAN A school aimed at raising awareness of South Korea’s territorial claim over the easternmost islets will open in New York City on Oct. 25, according to […]
Alleged North Korean Spy Sentenced to Three Years In Jail
by STEVE HAN A female North Korean spy, who allegedly disguised herself as a defector, was sentenced to three years in prison by the South Korean Supreme Court on […]
‘Spa Night’ Explores the Story of a Closeted Korean American Teen
by STEVE HAN Spa Night is not your typical coming-out film, said writer-director Andrew Ahn of his Kickstarter film. The film follows the story of David Cho, a closeted 18-year-old […]
3 Standout Players For Korean Soccer Team After Head Coach Stielike’s Debut
by STEVE HAN Uli Stielike, head coach of the South Korean men’s national soccer team, made his debut in a pair of friendly matches over the last four days. […]
Seoul Mayor Wants South Korea To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
by STEVE HAN Park Won-soon, the mayor of the South Korean capital Seoul, openly admitted that he supports same-sex marriage, sparking fierce debate in the country that still remains […]
Chinese Fisherman Killed in Clash with South Korean Coast Guard
by STEVE HAN A South Korean cost guard shot and killed a Chinese fishing boat captain during a scuffle after the ship was stopped for suspected illegal fishing activities, according […]
Kia Says 2015 Sedona Is Minivan With a ‘Cool Factor’
Amid the rise of large SUVs in the U.S. in recent years, minivan sales began their free fall in 2008, resulting in a dramatic drop in sales volume by 53 percent. […]
North Korea Publicly Acknowledges Existence Of Labor Camps for the First Time
by STEVE HAN North Korea publicly acknowledged the existence of its labor camps for the first time, apparently in response to a highly critical U.N. human rights report, but dismissed […]
Samsung’s Profit Drops By 60%, Digs Deep To Remake Business Model
by STEVE HAN South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics estimated its third-quarter operating profit to fall by almost 60 percent, as it faces stiff competition in the smartphone business […]
