I watched an interview recently where a veteran said that SK men can grow their hair longer than previously permitted. He did not elaborate and I can’t find any translated info online.

I’m curious— what are these updated haircut allowances?

Im not deep into Korean politics but I noticed that the ruling party has only 103 seats in the National Assembly; usually you need a parliamentary majority to rule or each time you would need to get votes from opposition and it would make ruling really sluggish; But even in that case, how is it that the Democratic Party who has much more seats isn’t the ruling party who would is doing this? Logically they have more options as it will be much easier to convince a few voters from other parties than People Power would have who would need 67 votes from other parties just to match the Democratic party

Please someone explain ! Thanks in advance

Does anyone know the South Korean equivalent to an Australian Statutory Declaration?

Need someone in South Korea to provide the equivalent of a stat Dec that will be used in NSW Australia.

They’re unable to sign a stat Dec as they’re located in South Korea.

Any specific examples would be appreciated. Thanks.

https://preview.redd.it/69lh7y1m8x4e1.png?width=848&format=png&auto=webp&s=a392dcd5de9054884bc35825ab3e513766d22cf8

Resist, the Metal Workers' Union is at the forefront

Yoon Seok-yeol declared martial law on December 3rd. From now on, the Metal Workers' Union will be at the frontline of resistance.

The blood of our predecessors and the people built this democracy. Now a dictator named Yoon Seok-yeol is trying to swallow it up whole. He has turned back time to the dictatorial military regime. The first martial law in 45 years is an unconstitutional outrage. The resistance that Yoon Seok-yeol called for, the Metal Workers' Unionis will be at the forefront.

We are not afraid. We will not shut our mouths even if we are gagged, we will not stop walking even if we are shackled, and we will not be beaten even if we are struck. We are the democratic union and metal workers who have rooted democracy in this land.

The Metal Workers' Union will convene emergency meetings at each level and establish organizational guidelines. The 190,000-strong Metal Workers' Union will protect democracy through struggle.

December 3, 2024

National Metal Workers' Union

https://kmwu.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=ce_B12&wr_id=219645

i’m reading this book about pesticides and it unlocked a memory from when i was a kid in korea around 2010.

i would be playing outside, and a giant machine/vehicle would spray clouds of white gas. it would spread all down the street and make everything look hazy. i remember this happening several times and it was just a normal occurrence.

does anyone know what pesticide this was, and if this practice is still done today?

https://www.ekn.kr/web/view.php?key=20241204025071473

Regarding impeachment of President Yoon

73.6% support, 24.0% oppose, 2.4% don't know

Breakdown by age group (% support)

18-29: 86.8%

30s: 72.3%

40s: 85.3%

50s: 76.4%

60s: 62.1%

70+: 56.8%

Breakdown by Ideology

Progressive: 95.6% support

Moderate: 71.8% support

Conservative: 50.4% support, 48.0% oppose

Regarding whether President Yoon's martial law was treason

69.5% believe it was treason, 24.9% believe it was not treason, 5.7% don't know

Breakdown by age group (% believing that it is treason)

18-29: 85.1%

30s: 64.7%

40s: 85.1%

50s: 73.2%

60s: 56.9%

70+: 48.8%

Breakdown by Ideology

Progressive: 93.5% believe treason

Moderate: 65.4% believe treason

Conservative: 45.2% believe treason, 49.9% believe it wasn't treason

Opinion poll conducted by Realmeter on December 4th.

I fell for the cult scam in korea. After taking me to a room inside a building they got me to write my full name and date of birth on a piece of paper and had asked me questions like what’s my job occupation

I don’t think there is anything they can do with information but can people confirm?

Also, I wrote my full name on blank paper without looking at the back of the paper. would this be legally binding if some sort of contract was on the back of the paper?

They didn’t get any money out of me or steal anything from me

I know this was stupid, I don’t need to be told that. thanks for any help

Why am I now on Korean sub?

Becouse redditors of r/mongolia send me here, visit my post on thier subreddit for details

What is something that you think everyone should know about your country?

What is your favorite food from your country? Can you give any recipe?

My notes and stereotypes about your country:

Yeah, this recent situation

Which country should I visit tomorrow?

Already visited: Hungary, Romania, Botswana, Israel, UAE, Yemen, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Venezuela, Argentina, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Vietnam, Algieria, South Africa, Namibia, Norway, North Korea, Samoa, Mongolia, South Korea

If South Korea were to adopt a parliamentary system and Yoon Suk-yeol were the Prime Minister, he would have been removed from office by the National Assembly long ago when his approval rating dropped to just 17%. It would be impossible for him to remain in his position.

The current conflict between executive and legislative powers in South Korea is a result of the presidential system. Since the President and the National Assembly are both elected through direct elections, they check each other but lack an effective mechanism for reconciliation. The President has no authority to dissolve the National Assembly, and the threshold for the National Assembly to impeach the President is extremely high. This has led to the direct confrontation between executive and legislative powers we see today.

In contrast, parliamentary systems are more flexible in resolving conflicts between executive and legislative powers. If a conflict arises between the Parliament and the Cabinet, the Parliament can either be dissolved for a new election or dismiss the Prime Minister, allowing for a swift adjustment of the political situation.

Among the world's developed countries, only South Korea and the US adopt the presidential system. However, South Korea's politics are now in disarray, and the American democracy is also facing frequent issues. In comparison, the vast majority of parliamentary countries exhibit more stable and efficient political operations. This is no coincidence.

Democratic Party attacked by special corps: https://www.news1.kr/photos/7018033

National Election Commission (located in Gwacheon) building attacked: https://m.khan.co.kr/article/202412042209001

Source article: https://www.news1.kr/politics/assembly/5621216

Been seeing it a lot on different people in the news, what does this pin stand for?

He's a whole circus

If the PPP don’t arrest the President he will be emboldened. Korea needs to remove him asap even a resignation will do for now but absolving them will only mean destruction later

For the love of freedom they need to break the dictatorship now