Ophélie Surcouf
@opheliesurcouf.bsky.social
Writer, expert and journalist of Korean Culture. Mostly found in Korea 🇰🇷 and 🇫🇷 France.
📚 K-Pop Culture (+6000 copies sold)
✍️ K-Society Magazine
🎙️ Seoulbound & Pourquoi la Corée ?
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📚 K-Pop Culture (+6000 copies sold)
✍️ K-Society Magazine
🎙️ Seoulbound & Pourquoi la Corée ?
opheliesurcouf.fr
Wow, wow...
Et les slides en interne... 🤢🤮
Et les slides en interne... 🤢🤮
Le Washington Post dévoile en interne sa nouvelle "raison d'être" : "Riveting Storytelling for All of America".
Une étape de plus dans la dépolitisation du journal par Jeff Bezos. Rappel : son slogan depuis 2017 était "Democracy dies in darkness". www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/b...
Une étape de plus dans la dépolitisation du journal par Jeff Bezos. Rappel : son slogan depuis 2017 était "Democracy dies in darkness". www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/b...
The Washington Post’s New Mission: Reach ‘All of America’
This week, The Post began trying out a new mission statement: “Riveting Storytelling for All of America.”
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Wow, wow...
Et les slides en interne... 🤢🤮
Et les slides en interne... 🤢🤮
Mon nouveau livre vient de sortir !
La K-Pop, un livre documentaire jeunesse qui porte vraiment très bien son nom 🤔
Illustré par Maud Niemann 🫰
Aux Éditions Milan
La K-Pop, un livre documentaire jeunesse qui porte vraiment très bien son nom 🤔
Illustré par Maud Niemann 🫰
Aux Éditions Milan
La K-pop
La K-pop sud-coréenne est le genre musical phénomène des années 2000. Trente-deux pages pour découvrir l’histoire de cette musique aux rythmes dansants et entraînants et aux paroles toujours positives...
www.editionsmilan.com
January 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Mon nouveau livre vient de sortir !
La K-Pop, un livre documentaire jeunesse qui porte vraiment très bien son nom 🤔
Illustré par Maud Niemann 🫰
Aux Éditions Milan
La K-Pop, un livre documentaire jeunesse qui porte vraiment très bien son nom 🤔
Illustré par Maud Niemann 🫰
Aux Éditions Milan
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Literally, South Korea's parliament officially recognised the "chorus of K-pop" and "waves of light" as part of defending the country's democracy.
3/ The NA recognised how "waves of light," accompanied by "the chorus of K-pop", united citizens across generations, gender and class. Letter calls it a "revolution of light" that transformed 2016's Candlelight Revolution into 2024's movement. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
South Korea deploys K-pop light sticks and dance in protests against president
Christmas carols, K-pop merchandise and food trucks create positive atmosphere as protesters seek to oust President Yoon over his martial law attempt
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Literally, South Korea's parliament officially recognised the "chorus of K-pop" and "waves of light" as part of defending the country's democracy.
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🚨Breaking: A South Korean court issues an arrest warrant for President Yoon, a first for an incumbent President
December 31, 2024 at 12:38 AM
🚨Breaking: A South Korean court issues an arrest warrant for President Yoon, a first for an incumbent President
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South Korea has impeached two presidents in two weeks. I just wanted a nice holiday. Rest, no stress. Time to get back into the fray.
December 28, 2024 at 6:25 AM
South Korea has impeached two presidents in two weeks. I just wanted a nice holiday. Rest, no stress. Time to get back into the fray.
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8/ So while the surface chaos revolves around martial law and constitutional appointments, and justifiably so, the other battle is a race against time.
Assuming Yoon's impeachment is confirmed, can Lee Jae-myung secure the presidency before his legal troubles catch up with him?
Assuming Yoon's impeachment is confirmed, can Lee Jae-myung secure the presidency before his legal troubles catch up with him?
December 27, 2024 at 3:41 AM
8/ So while the surface chaos revolves around martial law and constitutional appointments, and justifiably so, the other battle is a race against time.
Assuming Yoon's impeachment is confirmed, can Lee Jae-myung secure the presidency before his legal troubles catch up with him?
Assuming Yoon's impeachment is confirmed, can Lee Jae-myung secure the presidency before his legal troubles catch up with him?
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1/ A high-stakes political chess game is unfolding in South Korea, where seemingly chaotic moves around constitutional appointments are happening amidst a deeper battle over opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung's presidential ambitions.
1/ South Korea is facing an unprecedented power crisis with Acting President Han Duck-soo facing impeachment vote today, just under 2 weeks after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached over his martial law declaration. bsky.app/profile/kory...
1/ Latest from S. Korea:
- Opposition files impeachment motion against Acting President Han Duck-soo after he refuses to appoint 3 new Constitutional Court justices
- CC to begin Yoon impeachment hearing tomorrow
Yoon is still silent, hasn't submitted documents, and isn't cooperating
- Opposition files impeachment motion against Acting President Han Duck-soo after he refuses to appoint 3 new Constitutional Court justices
- CC to begin Yoon impeachment hearing tomorrow
Yoon is still silent, hasn't submitted documents, and isn't cooperating
December 27, 2024 at 3:41 AM
1/ A high-stakes political chess game is unfolding in South Korea, where seemingly chaotic moves around constitutional appointments are happening amidst a deeper battle over opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung's presidential ambitions.
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Pour la sortie de la saison 2 de #SquidGame aujourd'hui, émission très qualitative avec @opheliesurcouf.bsky.social et Vincenzo Cicchelli ☺️
Et une intw des acteurs Lee Jung Jae et Wi Ha Joon 🫶
La hallyu jusque sur France Inter !! 💜💜💜
www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
Et une intw des acteurs Lee Jung Jae et Wi Ha Joon 🫶
La hallyu jusque sur France Inter !! 💜💜💜
www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
December 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Pour la sortie de la saison 2 de #SquidGame aujourd'hui, émission très qualitative avec @opheliesurcouf.bsky.social et Vincenzo Cicchelli ☺️
Et une intw des acteurs Lee Jung Jae et Wi Ha Joon 🫶
La hallyu jusque sur France Inter !! 💜💜💜
www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
Et une intw des acteurs Lee Jung Jae et Wi Ha Joon 🫶
La hallyu jusque sur France Inter !! 💜💜💜
www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
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Today is Yoon Suk Yeol's 64th birthday. While presidential security rejected official summons, they've reportedly been accepting flower baskets from supporters since yesterday.
The impeached president remains in seclusion at his residence since Dec 12 address.
www.news1.kr/politics/pre...
The impeached president remains in seclusion at his residence since Dec 12 address.
www.news1.kr/politics/pre...
December 18, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Today is Yoon Suk Yeol's 64th birthday. While presidential security rejected official summons, they've reportedly been accepting flower baskets from supporters since yesterday.
The impeached president remains in seclusion at his residence since Dec 12 address.
www.news1.kr/politics/pre...
The impeached president remains in seclusion at his residence since Dec 12 address.
www.news1.kr/politics/pre...
Reposted by Ophélie Surcouf
1/ Girls' Generation's 2007 debut song "Into The New World" (다시 만난 세계) has become the ultimate protest song in South Korea.
Since martial law was declared last week, online streams have reportedly shot up. More about '다만세', the song of a generation:
Since martial law was declared last week, online streams have reportedly shot up. More about '다만세', the song of a generation:
December 13, 2024 at 1:58 PM
1/ Girls' Generation's 2007 debut song "Into The New World" (다시 만난 세계) has become the ultimate protest song in South Korea.
Since martial law was declared last week, online streams have reportedly shot up. More about '다만세', the song of a generation:
Since martial law was declared last week, online streams have reportedly shot up. More about '다만세', the song of a generation:
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This is a remarkable political statement from IU. In fact, it's almost unprecedented - K-pop stars almost never make explicit political stances, given the industry's strict control over artists' public images and positions.
IU announces she’s providing food and hot packs for protestors, available to fans (Uaena) and nonfans alike.
![[[안내]][FOR UAENA] 유애나에게 알립니다.
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EDAM 엔터테인먼트입니다.
추운 날씨에 아이크를 들고 집회에 참석해 주변을 환히 밝히고 있는 유애나들의 언 손이 조금이라도 따뜻해지길 바라며, 먹거리들과 핫팩을 준비했습니다. 건강과 안전에 꼭 유의하시고 아래 사항 참고 후, 해당 매장들에 방문 부탁드립니다.
[유의 사항]
1. 2024년 12월 14일 (토)부터 수량 소진 시까지 진행됩니다. 아래 안내에서 각 매장의 수령 가능 시간을 확인하신 뒤 방문해 주세요. (매장 운영 시간과 수령 가능 시간이 상이한 곳이 있습니다.)
2. 공식 팬클럽에 가입된 유애나가 아니더라도 집회에 참여하는 분이라면 선착순으로 음식(또는 음료)과 핫팩을 받을 수 있습니다. 해당 매장 내에서 ‘유애나’라고 말씀해 주세요.
3. 수량 소진 시 마감되오니 참고 부탁드립니다. 4. 수량 마감 여부에 대해 실시간 공지는 어려우나, 매장에서 마감이 확인될 시 해당 본문에 업데이트될 예정입니다. 다만, 현장 상황에 따라 반영이 다소 늦어질 수 있으니 이 점 양해 부탁드립니다.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bb6ala2nflzwyuivatl55w57/bafkreib7nwulreqdnroy7zavzzhjz42vzzcig3iucjvmv3x2agaq3apvxy@jpeg)
![4. 수량 마감 여부에 대해 실시간 공지는 어려우나, 매장에서 마감이 확인될 시 해당 본문에 업데이트될 예정입니다. 다만, 현장 상황에 따라 반영이 다소 늦어질 수 있으니 이 점 양해 부탁드립니다.
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1. 롤링핀 여의도점 (https://place.map.kakao.com/1719404757)
- 수령 가능 시간 : 오전 8시 ~ 오후 10시
- 수령 가능 메뉴 : 먹물소금빵, 퀸아망 / 아메리카노, 유자차
- 수령 가능 수량 : 빵 총 100개 / 음료 총 100잔](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bb6ala2nflzwyuivatl55w57/bafkreid2xrv56e55pef2mme6kjoe33uhk4555ge6vnh7lhefepnepk53qa@jpeg)
December 13, 2024 at 1:35 PM
This is a remarkable political statement from IU. In fact, it's almost unprecedented - K-pop stars almost never make explicit political stances, given the industry's strict control over artists' public images and positions.
This is exactly why I never really got worried, actually.
'The first martial law since the 1980 Gwangju massacre', rhetorically, is a very very powerful motivation to act.
And as we saw in 2016, Koreans aren't afraid to act to protect their hard-earned democracy.
'The first martial law since the 1980 Gwangju massacre', rhetorically, is a very very powerful motivation to act.
And as we saw in 2016, Koreans aren't afraid to act to protect their hard-earned democracy.
The visceral reaction to the words “martial law” (계엄) grounded in shared memories of May 1980 is undoubtedly a key reason Korea survived December 2024 with no bloodshed. The reaction was swift. Now the Constitutional Court must ensure it’s decisive.
Quote from Minju party leader Park Chan-dae’s speech today, which referenced Han Kang’s Nobel Prize win:
“She asked, “Can the past help the present? Can the dead save the living?”
Experiencing the insurrection, I want to say “yes.” Because Gwangju 1980 protected us in December 2024.”
“She asked, “Can the past help the present? Can the dead save the living?”
Experiencing the insurrection, I want to say “yes.” Because Gwangju 1980 protected us in December 2024.”
December 14, 2024 at 3:37 PM
This is exactly why I never really got worried, actually.
'The first martial law since the 1980 Gwangju massacre', rhetorically, is a very very powerful motivation to act.
And as we saw in 2016, Koreans aren't afraid to act to protect their hard-earned democracy.
'The first martial law since the 1980 Gwangju massacre', rhetorically, is a very very powerful motivation to act.
And as we saw in 2016, Koreans aren't afraid to act to protect their hard-earned democracy.
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1/ 🚨 Yoon is now out of office. What happens (or should happen) now? A thread.
www.ft.com/content/12c6...
www.ft.com/content/12c6...
South Korean president vows to ‘never give up’ after impeachment vote
Yoon Suk Yeol has been suspended in the wake of his failed attempt to impose martial law
www.ft.com
December 14, 2024 at 1:20 PM
1/ 🚨 Yoon is now out of office. What happens (or should happen) now? A thread.
www.ft.com/content/12c6...
www.ft.com/content/12c6...
This is the new Christmas remix hit in Korea 🎄🤣🤣
[탄핵 캐롤] 탄핵이 다비다 - 가수 백자 (12.5 국회) #탄핵캐롤 #탄핵이다비다 #탄핵이답이다
YouTube video by 가수 백자tv
youtu.be
December 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM
This is the new Christmas remix hit in Korea 🎄🤣🤣
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has just been impeached by parliament.
Here is a thread of the highs and lows of his presidency. 🧵
Here is a thread of the highs and lows of his presidency. 🧵
December 14, 2024 at 8:03 AM
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has just been impeached by parliament.
Here is a thread of the highs and lows of his presidency. 🧵
Here is a thread of the highs and lows of his presidency. 🧵
This is the ultimate protest rally song in Korea 🎉
The crowds outside the Assembly make politics look like watching sports 😂
The crowds outside the Assembly make politics look like watching sports 😂
December 14, 2024 at 8:15 AM
This is the ultimate protest rally song in Korea 🎉
The crowds outside the Assembly make politics look like watching sports 😂
The crowds outside the Assembly make politics look like watching sports 😂
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PASSED impeachment motion against President Yoon
Voting results
- 204 yes
- 85 no
- 3 abstained
- 8 invalid
Graphic below:
🟡Voting Turnout & What's Next?
Resources:
🟢 Timeline of events: shorturl.at/ReGnA
🟣 Koreanists 🇰🇷 to follow: go.bsky.app/U3Nm5FX
#MartialLaw #SouthKorea #Impeachment Repost🫡
Voting results
- 204 yes
- 85 no
- 3 abstained
- 8 invalid
Graphic below:
🟡Voting Turnout & What's Next?
Resources:
🟢 Timeline of events: shorturl.at/ReGnA
🟣 Koreanists 🇰🇷 to follow: go.bsky.app/U3Nm5FX
#MartialLaw #SouthKorea #Impeachment Repost🫡
December 14, 2024 at 8:08 AM
PASSED impeachment motion against President Yoon
Voting results
- 204 yes
- 85 no
- 3 abstained
- 8 invalid
Graphic below:
🟡Voting Turnout & What's Next?
Resources:
🟢 Timeline of events: shorturl.at/ReGnA
🟣 Koreanists 🇰🇷 to follow: go.bsky.app/U3Nm5FX
#MartialLaw #SouthKorea #Impeachment Repost🫡
Voting results
- 204 yes
- 85 no
- 3 abstained
- 8 invalid
Graphic below:
🟡Voting Turnout & What's Next?
Resources:
🟢 Timeline of events: shorturl.at/ReGnA
🟣 Koreanists 🇰🇷 to follow: go.bsky.app/U3Nm5FX
#MartialLaw #SouthKorea #Impeachment Repost🫡
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The motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol was passed at the National Assembly on Saturday. Yoon will now be suspended from duty while the Constitutional Court decides whether to uphold it.
More news to follow.
#Impeachment #SouthKorea
More news to follow.
#Impeachment #SouthKorea
December 14, 2024 at 8:00 AM
The motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol was passed at the National Assembly on Saturday. Yoon will now be suspended from duty while the Constitutional Court decides whether to uphold it.
More news to follow.
#Impeachment #SouthKorea
More news to follow.
#Impeachment #SouthKorea
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Hundreds of thousands of Koreans outside the National Assembly broke out in cheers after the vote passed. People crying, singing, hugging out here, balloons flying, absolute celebration.
December 14, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Hundreds of thousands of Koreans outside the National Assembly broke out in cheers after the vote passed. People crying, singing, hugging out here, balloons flying, absolute celebration.
Reposted by Ophélie Surcouf
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLAZA GOES WILD
December 14, 2024 at 8:04 AM
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLAZA GOES WILD
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IMPEACHMENT HAS PASSED
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY HAS IMPEACHED PRESIDENT YOON
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY HAS IMPEACHED PRESIDENT YOON
December 14, 2024 at 8:02 AM
IMPEACHMENT HAS PASSED
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY HAS IMPEACHED PRESIDENT YOON
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY HAS IMPEACHED PRESIDENT YOON
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This sums up what I’ve been hearing as well. The South Korean public wants to hold Yoon accountable for his abuse of power but Lee Jae-myung, the most prominent opposition leader and likely to run in a snap election, is an incredibly polarizing figure. I hope the Democratic Party is taking note.
This is apparently (unconfirmed) a poll from a Korea University message board, with 6.7% opposing Yoon’s impeachment, with 14.1% supporting impeachment + Lee Jae-myung becoming president, and 79.2% wanting impeachment + Lee not becoming president
December 9, 2024 at 12:09 AM
This sums up what I’ve been hearing as well. The South Korean public wants to hold Yoon accountable for his abuse of power but Lee Jae-myung, the most prominent opposition leader and likely to run in a snap election, is an incredibly polarizing figure. I hope the Democratic Party is taking note.
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Han Kang's Nobel lecture is now online.
Please note that this was filmed *before* the events of 12/3 and only *released* now.
Please note that this was filmed *before* the events of 12/3 and only *released* now.
The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024
The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 was awarded to Han Kang "for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life"
www.nobelprize.org
December 8, 2024 at 2:35 AM
Han Kang's Nobel lecture is now online.
Please note that this was filmed *before* the events of 12/3 and only *released* now.
Please note that this was filmed *before* the events of 12/3 and only *released* now.
Reposted by Ophélie Surcouf
Did we all decide to translate “내란죄“ as “treason”?
I see that’s what the Korean press is doing—they are notoriously bad at translating Korean—and all the pundits are kind of going along with it.
I’m also more of a “vibe” translator than a academic one but not when it comes to legal terms.
I see that’s what the Korean press is doing—they are notoriously bad at translating Korean—and all the pundits are kind of going along with it.
I’m also more of a “vibe” translator than a academic one but not when it comes to legal terms.
December 9, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Did we all decide to translate “내란죄“ as “treason”?
I see that’s what the Korean press is doing—they are notoriously bad at translating Korean—and all the pundits are kind of going along with it.
I’m also more of a “vibe” translator than a academic one but not when it comes to legal terms.
I see that’s what the Korean press is doing—they are notoriously bad at translating Korean—and all the pundits are kind of going along with it.
I’m also more of a “vibe” translator than a academic one but not when it comes to legal terms.
Reposted by Ophélie Surcouf
BREAKING - Ruling People Power Party floor leader
Choo Kyung-ho (추경호) - from Pro-Yoon faction - resigns. Same goes for Kim Sang-hoon (김상훈), chairman of the party's policy committee. Official reason yet to be disclosed, but ostensibly due to conflict with leader Han Dong-hoon.
Choo Kyung-ho (추경호) - from Pro-Yoon faction - resigns. Same goes for Kim Sang-hoon (김상훈), chairman of the party's policy committee. Official reason yet to be disclosed, but ostensibly due to conflict with leader Han Dong-hoon.
December 7, 2024 at 1:03 PM
BREAKING - Ruling People Power Party floor leader
Choo Kyung-ho (추경호) - from Pro-Yoon faction - resigns. Same goes for Kim Sang-hoon (김상훈), chairman of the party's policy committee. Official reason yet to be disclosed, but ostensibly due to conflict with leader Han Dong-hoon.
Choo Kyung-ho (추경호) - from Pro-Yoon faction - resigns. Same goes for Kim Sang-hoon (김상훈), chairman of the party's policy committee. Official reason yet to be disclosed, but ostensibly due to conflict with leader Han Dong-hoon.