Raphael Rashid
@koryodynasty.bsky.social
Seoul-based freelance journalist.
라파엘 라시드 | 프리랜서 기자 | '우리가 보지 못한 대한민국' 저자 | 서울 거주. raphael@rashid.kr
라파엘 라시드 | 프리랜서 기자 | '우리가 보지 못한 대한민국' 저자 | 서울 거주. raphael@rashid.kr
Reposted by Raphael Rashid
‘Men don’t know why they became unhappy’: the toxic gender war dividing South Korea
‘Men don’t know why they became unhappy’: the toxic gender war dividing South Korea
Toxic masculinity is a global phenomenon, but nowhere is it more virulent than in this hypermodern, connected society. What can other countries learn from this ‘ground zero’ of misogyny?
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
‘Men don’t know why they became unhappy’: the toxic gender war dividing South Korea
Reposted by Raphael Rashid
Excellent long read by @koryodynasty.bsky.social in the Guardian. Definitely worth your time this weekend.
‘Men don’t know why they became unhappy’: the toxic gender war dividing South Korea
Toxic masculinity is a global phenomenon, but nowhere is it more virulent than in this hypermodern, connected society. What can other countries learn from this ‘ground zero’ of misogyny?
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Excellent long read by @koryodynasty.bsky.social in the Guardian. Definitely worth your time this weekend.
Reposted by Raphael Rashid
‘Landmines have become the greatest protectors’: how wildlife is thriving in the Korean DMZ
‘Landmines have become the greatest protectors’: how wildlife is thriving in the Korean DMZ
The demilitarised zone between North and South Korea has become an ecological oasis with nearly 6,000 species documented, including rare cranes, deer and bears
www.theguardian.com
August 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
‘Landmines have become the greatest protectors’: how wildlife is thriving in the Korean DMZ
Reposted by Raphael Rashid
‘A structural dependence on heavy industry’: can South Korea wean itself off fossil fuels?
‘A structural dependence on heavy industry’: can South Korea wean itself off fossil fuels?
Renewables face a bureaucratic maze in a country built on top-down and carbon-intensive development
www.theguardian.com
August 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
‘A structural dependence on heavy industry’: can South Korea wean itself off fossil fuels?
Reposted by Raphael Rashid
South Korea set to decide whether to let Google Maps finally work properly
South Korea set to decide whether to let Google Maps finally work properly
The country is one of only a handful in the world – alongside China and North Korea – where Google Maps fails to function as it should
www.theguardian.com
August 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
South Korea set to decide whether to let Google Maps finally work properly
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Integration classes and complaints offices: South Korea charts a path to a cohesive multicultural future
Integration classes and complaints offices: South Korea charts a path to a cohesive multicultural future
As South Korea nears official multicultural status, Seoul wants newcomers to integrate – but they still face discrimination and prejudice
www.theguardian.com
August 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Integration classes and complaints offices: South Korea charts a path to a cohesive multicultural future
Reposted by Raphael Rashid
As part of South Korea’s “peak wage” system, Young Soo’s wages were cut by 20% when he turned 56, and by a further 10% each year after. By the time he is forced to retire next year, he will earn just 52% of what he did at 55. @koryodynasty.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
‘Punishing workers for getting old’: how South Korea’s wage system impoverishes the elderly
As nation moves to raise retirement age, new report warns the real problem isn’t when people retire, but how
www.theguardian.com
July 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
As part of South Korea’s “peak wage” system, Young Soo’s wages were cut by 20% when he turned 56, and by a further 10% each year after. By the time he is forced to retire next year, he will earn just 52% of what he did at 55. @koryodynasty.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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North Korea’s military is being transformed on the battlefields of Ukraine – so why is Seoul silent?
North Korea’s military is being transformed on the battlefields of Ukraine – so why is Seoul silent?
Observers question whether South Korea grasps the threat it faces from Pyongyang’s partnership with Moscow
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
North Korea’s military is being transformed on the battlefields of Ukraine – so why is Seoul silent?
Reposted by Raphael Rashid
Secondly, the White House is explicitly referencing the election of Lee Jae-myung in the context of what it calls Chinese interference. I've been following US-South Korea relations for a while, and I don't remember a similar statement.
June 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Secondly, the White House is explicitly referencing the election of Lee Jae-myung in the context of what it calls Chinese interference. I've been following US-South Korea relations for a while, and I don't remember a similar statement.
After the drama of martial law and impeachment, South Korea faced another twist: a snap presidential election. I followed the extraordinary political upheaval and the voices of ordinary Koreans navigating this historic moment in this documentary.
Airs tomorrow at 9pm KST on MBC!
Airs tomorrow at 9pm KST on MBC!
June 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
After the drama of martial law and impeachment, South Korea faced another twist: a snap presidential election. I followed the extraordinary political upheaval and the voices of ordinary Koreans navigating this historic moment in this documentary.
Airs tomorrow at 9pm KST on MBC!
Airs tomorrow at 9pm KST on MBC!
내일 저녁(목) 9시 MBC에서 <라파엘 리포트> 2부 특집 다큐멘터리 방송할 예정입니다!
비상계엄 이후 격변의 대선 현장을 직접 취재했습니다. 전국을 돌며 만난 시민들의 진솔한 목소리도 함께 들어보세요.
많관부!
비상계엄 이후 격변의 대선 현장을 직접 취재했습니다. 전국을 돌며 만난 시민들의 진솔한 목소리도 함께 들어보세요.
많관부!
June 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
내일 저녁(목) 9시 MBC에서 <라파엘 리포트> 2부 특집 다큐멘터리 방송할 예정입니다!
비상계엄 이후 격변의 대선 현장을 직접 취재했습니다. 전국을 돌며 만난 시민들의 진솔한 목소리도 함께 들어보세요.
많관부!
비상계엄 이후 격변의 대선 현장을 직접 취재했습니다. 전국을 돌며 만난 시민들의 진솔한 목소리도 함께 들어보세요.
많관부!
As South Korea heads to the polls, can Lee Jae-myung bring the country back from the brink?
My latest for the Guardian ahead of tomorrow's snap presidential election:
My latest for the Guardian ahead of tomorrow's snap presidential election:
As South Korea heads to the polls, can Lee Jae-myung bring the country back from the brink?
The Democratic party frontrunner has drawn support from conservatives who see him as the path back to political normalcy after the chaos of Yoon Suk Yeol
www.theguardian.com
June 2, 2025 at 1:18 AM
As South Korea heads to the polls, can Lee Jae-myung bring the country back from the brink?
My latest for the Guardian ahead of tomorrow's snap presidential election:
My latest for the Guardian ahead of tomorrow's snap presidential election:
My latest for the Guardian, on South Korea's only master of traditional aged soy sauce. Ki Soon-do preserves a 370-year family tradition while Korean jang-making culture receives UNESCO recognition. Where patience isn't just a virtue. It's an essential ingredient. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
‘Without time, there is no flavour’: a South Korean grand master on the art of the perfect soy sauce
Ki Soon-do’s soy sauce has been served to Donald Trump and gained Unesco heritage protection. It is recognition that is 370 years in the making
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
My latest for the Guardian, on South Korea's only master of traditional aged soy sauce. Ki Soon-do preserves a 370-year family tradition while Korean jang-making culture receives UNESCO recognition. Where patience isn't just a virtue. It's an essential ingredient. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Here's a photo of the Cheonggyecheon stream in Seoul today where spring was in the air!
But did you know that not long ago this was an ugly elevated highway?
A success story about how removing, not adding, infrastructure can benefit a city.
My article: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
But did you know that not long ago this was an ugly elevated highway?
A success story about how removing, not adding, infrastructure can benefit a city.
My article: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
May 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Here's a photo of the Cheonggyecheon stream in Seoul today where spring was in the air!
But did you know that not long ago this was an ugly elevated highway?
A success story about how removing, not adding, infrastructure can benefit a city.
My article: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
But did you know that not long ago this was an ugly elevated highway?
A success story about how removing, not adding, infrastructure can benefit a city.
My article: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
South Korea's templestay programmes are a must-do when visiting the country. I stayed at Baekyangsa last night, and my goodness, was it beautiful.
May 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
South Korea's templestay programmes are a must-do when visiting the country. I stayed at Baekyangsa last night, and my goodness, was it beautiful.
BREAKING: First hearing for retrial of Lee Jae-myung's election law case set for 15 May at 2PM. Supreme Court yesterday overturned lower court ruling and sent case back.
Keep in mind the deadline to register candidates is 11 May and the presidential election is on 3 June.
Keep in mind the deadline to register candidates is 11 May and the presidential election is on 3 June.
BREAKING: S. Korea's Supreme Court overturns Lee Jae-myung's acquittal in election law case, sending it back to Seoul High Court.
Lee will still be eligible to run in June's presidential election but will now face renewed legal uncertainty and questions about legitimacy.
Lee will still be eligible to run in June's presidential election but will now face renewed legal uncertainty and questions about legitimacy.
1/ South Korea's Supreme Court will rule on Lee Jae-myung's election law case in just under 1 hour.
The verdict could determine whether the presidential frontrunner can run in the June 3 election.
Watch live at this link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ewj...
The verdict could determine whether the presidential frontrunner can run in the June 3 election.
Watch live at this link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ewj...
May 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM
BREAKING: First hearing for retrial of Lee Jae-myung's election law case set for 15 May at 2PM. Supreme Court yesterday overturned lower court ruling and sent case back.
Keep in mind the deadline to register candidates is 11 May and the presidential election is on 3 June.
Keep in mind the deadline to register candidates is 11 May and the presidential election is on 3 June.
BREAKING: Former PM Han Duck-soo has officially thrown his hat into the presidential race, declaring his candidacy at the National Assembly.
May 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
BREAKING: Former PM Han Duck-soo has officially thrown his hat into the presidential race, declaring his candidacy at the National Assembly.
Lee Ju-ho becomes acting president after a dramatic night saw Han Duck-soo resign to run for presidency and successor Choi Sang-mok suddenly quit to avoid impeachment.
Lee pledges "fair election management" in unprecedented situation where South Korea's 4th-in-line now leads the nation.
Lee pledges "fair election management" in unprecedented situation where South Korea's 4th-in-line now leads the nation.
May 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Lee Ju-ho becomes acting president after a dramatic night saw Han Duck-soo resign to run for presidency and successor Choi Sang-mok suddenly quit to avoid impeachment.
Lee pledges "fair election management" in unprecedented situation where South Korea's 4th-in-line now leads the nation.
Lee pledges "fair election management" in unprecedented situation where South Korea's 4th-in-line now leads the nation.
Update: Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will declare his candidacy for the presidential election today today at 10am, reports Yonhap News.
His announcement is titled "A Promise to the People". www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR2025...
His announcement is titled "A Promise to the People". www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR2025...
BREAKING: Han Duck-soo has stepped down as acting president and prime minister, likely to soon announce his presidential candidacy.
Choi Sang-mok now takes over as acting president, again.
Choi Sang-mok now takes over as acting president, again.
Acting President Han Duck-soo likely to resign tomorrow afternoon after completing official duties, Yonhap reports. Expected to announce presidential bid on May 2. Race to unify with PPP nominee would begin after May 3 primary result.
May 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Update: Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will declare his candidacy for the presidential election today today at 10am, reports Yonhap News.
His announcement is titled "A Promise to the People". www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR2025...
His announcement is titled "A Promise to the People". www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR2025...
This is actually really embarrassing and not a good look for South Korea on the world stage.
Hours ago, South Korea notified foreign missions in Seoul that the new acting president would be Choi Sang-mok.
Now it will be education minister Lee Ju-ho.
Hours ago, South Korea notified foreign missions in Seoul that the new acting president would be Choi Sang-mok.
Now it will be education minister Lee Ju-ho.
May 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This is actually really embarrassing and not a good look for South Korea on the world stage.
Hours ago, South Korea notified foreign missions in Seoul that the new acting president would be Choi Sang-mok.
Now it will be education minister Lee Ju-ho.
Hours ago, South Korea notified foreign missions in Seoul that the new acting president would be Choi Sang-mok.
Now it will be education minister Lee Ju-ho.
BREAKING: Choi Sang-mok resigns as finance minister just before parliament could vote to impeach him.
With Han Duck-soo also resigning as acting president at midnight, power passes to next-in-line Lee Ju-ho, education minister, who becomes acting president.
Total power chaos.
With Han Duck-soo also resigning as acting president at midnight, power passes to next-in-line Lee Ju-ho, education minister, who becomes acting president.
Total power chaos.
BREAKING: Han Duck-soo has stepped down as acting president and prime minister, likely to soon announce his presidential candidacy.
Choi Sang-mok now takes over as acting president, again.
Choi Sang-mok now takes over as acting president, again.
Acting President Han Duck-soo likely to resign tomorrow afternoon after completing official duties, Yonhap reports. Expected to announce presidential bid on May 2. Race to unify with PPP nominee would begin after May 3 primary result.
May 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
BREAKING: Choi Sang-mok resigns as finance minister just before parliament could vote to impeach him.
With Han Duck-soo also resigning as acting president at midnight, power passes to next-in-line Lee Ju-ho, education minister, who becomes acting president.
Total power chaos.
With Han Duck-soo also resigning as acting president at midnight, power passes to next-in-line Lee Ju-ho, education minister, who becomes acting president.
Total power chaos.
K-media already calling it "Acting President Choi Sang-mok Season 2"
BREAKING: Han Duck-soo has stepped down as acting president and prime minister, likely to soon announce his presidential candidacy.
Choi Sang-mok now takes over as acting president, again.
Choi Sang-mok now takes over as acting president, again.
Acting President Han Duck-soo likely to resign tomorrow afternoon after completing official duties, Yonhap reports. Expected to announce presidential bid on May 2. Race to unify with PPP nominee would begin after May 3 primary result.
May 1, 2025 at 7:25 AM
K-media already calling it "Acting President Choi Sang-mok Season 2"
BREAKING: Han Duck-soo has stepped down as acting president and prime minister, likely to soon announce his presidential candidacy.
Choi Sang-mok now takes over as acting president, again.
Choi Sang-mok now takes over as acting president, again.
Acting President Han Duck-soo likely to resign tomorrow afternoon after completing official duties, Yonhap reports. Expected to announce presidential bid on May 2. Race to unify with PPP nominee would begin after May 3 primary result.
韓대행, 내일 오후 사퇴 유력…2일 출마 선언할 듯 | 연합뉴스
(서울=연합뉴스) 김승욱 기자 = 한덕수 대통령 권한대행 국무총리가 다음 달 1일 오후 대선 출마를 위해 공직에서 사퇴할 것으로 보인다.
www.yna.co.kr
May 1, 2025 at 7:22 AM
BREAKING: Han Duck-soo has stepped down as acting president and prime minister, likely to soon announce his presidential candidacy.
Choi Sang-mok now takes over as acting president, again.
Choi Sang-mok now takes over as acting president, again.
BREAKING: S. Korea's Supreme Court overturns Lee Jae-myung's acquittal in election law case, sending it back to Seoul High Court.
Lee will still be eligible to run in June's presidential election but will now face renewed legal uncertainty and questions about legitimacy.
Lee will still be eligible to run in June's presidential election but will now face renewed legal uncertainty and questions about legitimacy.
1/ South Korea's Supreme Court will rule on Lee Jae-myung's election law case in just under 1 hour.
The verdict could determine whether the presidential frontrunner can run in the June 3 election.
Watch live at this link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ewj...
The verdict could determine whether the presidential frontrunner can run in the June 3 election.
Watch live at this link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ewj...
May 1, 2025 at 6:43 AM
BREAKING: S. Korea's Supreme Court overturns Lee Jae-myung's acquittal in election law case, sending it back to Seoul High Court.
Lee will still be eligible to run in June's presidential election but will now face renewed legal uncertainty and questions about legitimacy.
Lee will still be eligible to run in June's presidential election but will now face renewed legal uncertainty and questions about legitimacy.
1/ South Korea's Supreme Court will rule on Lee Jae-myung's election law case in just under 1 hour.
The verdict could determine whether the presidential frontrunner can run in the June 3 election.
Watch live at this link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ewj...
The verdict could determine whether the presidential frontrunner can run in the June 3 election.
Watch live at this link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ewj...
May 1, 2025 at 5:09 AM
1/ South Korea's Supreme Court will rule on Lee Jae-myung's election law case in just under 1 hour.
The verdict could determine whether the presidential frontrunner can run in the June 3 election.
Watch live at this link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ewj...
The verdict could determine whether the presidential frontrunner can run in the June 3 election.
Watch live at this link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ewj...