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Webtoon "Navillera: Like a Butterfly" / Courtesy of Kakao Entertainment The Korean webtoon, "Navillera: Like a Butterfly," which tells the heartwarming story of a 70-year-old retiree who pursues his dream of becoming a ballet dancer, was nominated for this year's prestigious Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Established in 1988, the Eisner Awards are also referred to as the "Oscars" of the comi..

Japan cannot hide truth about wartime atrocities Japan has again come under strong criticism for distorting historical facts about its wartime atrocities. This criticism came Tuesday when the Japanese education ministry announced the results of its screening of textbooks for use by second- and third-year high school students starting in 2023. Textbook publishers were forced to delete the express..

Fight against virus should not be swayed by politics The Moon Jae-in administration cannot avoid criticism for easing social distancing rules ahead of the March 9 presidential election, despite an explosive surge in COVID-19 infections. On Friday, the government decided to allow cafes and restaurants to extend their business hours by one hour to 10 p.m., for about three weeks until March 13. The..

Yoon should apologize for reckless remarks Opposition People Power Party (PPP) presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol has triggered controversy over his remarks that he will launch an investigation into alleged corruption and abuse of power by the current administration if he is elected. He certainly went too far in targeting the Moon Jae-in government for an anti-corruption drive. In an exclusive..

Netflix's new zombie apocalypse series, "All of Us Are Dead," the third Korean show to top the streaming giant's global chart since its debut on Jan. 28, has become the latest victim of piracy and illegal distribution in China. In Taobao, one of the biggest online shopping platforms in the country, a pirated copy of the horror series, renamed "Zombie Campus" in Mandarin, is currently being sold ..

Prosecution should do more to scrutinize development scandal Kwak Sang-do, a former opposition lawmaker suspected of accepting bribes in a high-profile land development project, has been arrested. On Friday, the Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant for the former two-term lawmaker, citing clear charges brought against him and the possible destruction of evidence. The warrant iss..

China should stop 'stealing' Korean culture The hanbok has emerged as a hot-button issue between Korea and China, after a woman dressed in traditional Korean costume appeared representing an ethnic minority of China during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Friday night. The woman, dressed in a white and pink hanbok, was among people representing 56 minorities of China carrying..

Tokyo should stop World Heritage bid for Sado mine Already fragile ties between South Korea and Japan are expected to get worse as the Japanese government decided Tuesday to recommend a former gold mine linked to wartime forced labor for the 2023 UNESCO World Heritage list. During a Cabinet meeting, the Fumio Kishida administration made the decision to seek the listing of the Sado mine in Niigat..

Yoon hit for having anachronistic views Yoon Seok-youl, a leading presidential contender of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), has invited severe criticism for making controversial remarks about former authoritarian President Chun Doo-hwan. During a meeting with party officials in the southeastern port city of Busan, Tuesday, Yoon said that Chun did a good job in politics although he ..

E-commerce giant should improve safety, working conditions A boycott against Coupang is gaining traction after a firefighter was killed in a fire at the e-commerce giant's warehouse in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province. Consumers are expressing their anger at the company's blatant disregard of safety standards and a lack of effort to improve poor working conditions. The fire, which broke out Thursday, w..