안녕하세요 프리랜서 기자 라파엘 라시드입니다. 오늘 드디어! ✨ 저의 첫 책 <우리가 보지 못한 대한민국>이 출간되었습니다 (eBook: 7월 27일 출간 예정). 연애와 결혼, 계층과 노동, 혐오와 차별, 그리고 행복과 불행, ‘정상’에 중독된 대한민국에 관한 내용입니다.
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New DMZ peace trail tours, currently open only to South Koreans for security reasons, provide a novel perspective on the heavily fortified border. My accompanying article:
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“Just behind me is North Korea”: Taking a hike along the DMZ
My video report from the inter-Korean border for Al Jazeera:
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These are no ordinary hikes in the countryside. South Korea has just opened 11 trails along the heavily fortified Demilitarised Zone, offering a rare and unique glimpse across the border into the North 
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These are no ordinary hikes in the countryside. South Korea has just opened 11 trails along the heavily fortified Demilitarised Zone, offering a rare and unique glimpse across the border into the North ⬇️
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Seoul City, under openly homophobic mayor Oh Se-hoon, said the decision was made based on a bylaw that an event designed for children's well-being is given priority when multiple applications overlapped on the same date.
It's a hijack event, nothing more.
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There is no shortage of fear mongering, disinformation, and discrimination against social minorities on CTS. The channel spews hate.
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Meanwhile, S. Korea's #1 fanatic Christian channel CTS continues to spew fake news, says there are concerns that if an anti-discrimination law is enacted like other countries, "homosexual advocacy education" will make the number of "homosexuals and sex changes in teens" shoot up. twitter.com/koryodynasty/s…
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For years I've been documenting how CTS has been mounting a homophobic nationwide campaign against LGBTQ. It's literally part of their agenda. They also broadcast relentless messaging against the anti-discrimination law.
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"In 2015, CTS also ran the 'STOP HOMOSEXUALITY' campaign to inform citizens on the harmful effects and severity of homosexuality, continuing to report on the reality of gay advocacy that is spreading around the world and the harmful effects caused by it."
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I think it's important to note that the Christian organisers behind the event blocking Seoul Pride is no ordinary company or coincidence. It's a deliberate attempt to hijack pride. CTS is a broadcaster famous for spreading hate, fear, and discrimination about LGBTQ and pride.
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Just unbelievable and disgusting. Seoul City has *REFUSED* to allow Seoul Pride to use Seoul Plaza on July 1 as organisers had planned, giving priority to a homophobic conservative K-Christian event instead.
Not joking.
Welcome to 2023 "Seoul, My Soul" everyone. twitter.com/sqpexe/status/…
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The Seoul city government has blocked the Pride event from taking place outside the city hall for the first time since 2015. Instead, a Christian youth concert will be held.
The event’s organizers say it’s an act of discrimination.
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Beyond barbed wire: South Korea invites public to hike DMZ
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Every year, Seoul Pride has to go through this ritual of having to prove why they should be allowed. Every time they need to disprove the fake news from the K-Christians who say pride = porn. Or be first to apply for access.
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Make or break: this seat determines the fate of Seoul Queer Culture Festival aka Seoul Pride 2019. Rally permission only given 30 days in advance by police, meaning organisers and volunteers must guard first seat in line at all costs to apply on May 2 before homophobic groups do.
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Literally EVERY year, Seoul City needs to "deliberate" over whether to allow Seoul Pride access to Seoul Plaza. The K-Christian lobby group claim Seoul Pride is obscene and pornographic and corrupts children into becoming gay and get HIV.
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Update: Seoul City has responded to Seoul Pride's demand to accept report to use Seoul Plaza - which Seoul has refused to do ie: blocking #pride event.
Says report was sent "before Covid restrictions were lifted", also needs to deliberate whether event violates purpose of plaza. twitter.com/seoulmania/sta…
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My article from 2 years ago on "How religion spurs homophobia in South Korean politics" is just as fitting today, including under the leadership of openly homophobic Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon.
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Just unbelievable and disgusting. Seoul City has *REFUSED* to allow Seoul Pride to use Seoul Plaza on July 1 as organisers had planned, giving priority to a homophobic conservative K-Christian event instead.
Not joking.
Welcome to 2023 "Seoul, My Soul" everyone.
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2023 제24회 서울퀴어퍼레이드의 서울광장 사용 신고 관련 진행 상황을 공유합니다.
4월 3일, 서울퀴어문화축제조직위원회(이하 '조직위')는 서울광장 사용을 위하여 조례에 따라 서울퀴어퍼레이드 예정일인 7월 1일로부터 90일 전인 지난 4월 3일 서울시에 서울광장 사용 신고를 완료하였습니다.
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Highlights from the garden party at the British Embassy in Seoul celebrating the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Ambassador : "But today with pride and a little emotion, we have just sung God Save the King here for the first time in 73 years."
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While South Korea boasts one of the highest levels of press freedom in Asia according to this year's RSF press freedom index, the country's ranking has to no surprise also taken a hit since last year, especially in the political context.
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South Korea recently opened 11 "DMZ peace trails" to the public (only Koreans for now due to security reasons), providing a novel perspective on the heavily-fortified border. My latest piece from one of the trails for Al Jazeera:
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Man in Korea already on trial for sexual assault charges (and with previous attempted rape conviction) has been arrested after being caught illegally spycamming in women's toilets. He hid tiny spycams in the bidets of toilets and filmed 1,120 people.
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In 2021, South Korea recorded the highest suicide rate among OECD countries. There's no shortage of daily headlines about people -- including schoolchildren -- making “extreme choices,” a euphemism for ending one’s life. Important story by :
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7/ Like I said, while it is true that the K-pop industry places high demands on its performers, it is not the only industry that does so, nor is it the only factor contributing to the suicide crisis in Korea.
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6/ It's orientalism to sensationalise the link between suicide and K-pop. It's a complex issue that requires an understanding of the larger societal pressures at play. I understand such headlines are guaranteed to generate clicks.
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5/ Let's not forget that deaths in (for example) Hollywood and the American pop industry are also a reality. Are we going to say it's a "Hollywood problem"?
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4/ Additionally, elderly people in Korea are also facing high rates of suicide due to loneliness and isolation. This is a societal issue that requires a lot more attention, not just finger-pointing at the K-pop industry.
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3/ We need to acknowledge that the hyper-competitive society in S. Korea is a breeding ground for mental health issues. This affects not just K-pop stars, but youths from all backgrounds who face immense pressure to succeed at school and in their careers.
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2/ The K-pop industry is just one manifestation of such pressures, which include intense training schedules, long working hours, lack of privacy and personal time, strict diets, and high expectations for physical appearance and performance. This can take a toll on mental health.
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1/ I'm honestly a little tired of constantly being asked to comment on the link between suicide and K-pop. Not a K-pop or mental health expert, but the suicide crisis in Korea is one that affects all backgrounds and generations. Not just K-pop. A small thread:
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South Korea has the highest suicide rate in the developed world.
In 2021, suicide was the main cause of death in ages 10 - 39. Mental illness has been identified as the leading cause. It’s been a problem for decades - not tackled by successive govts. Read this 👇
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South Korea may look perfect, but behind the facade lies a devastating suicide crisis | Raphael Rashid theguardian.com/commentisfree/
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My latest for the Guardian on South Korea's mental health crisis. While glittering on the surface, suicide is the leading cause of death for those aged 10 to 39. It's time to prioritise people's well-being and break the cycle of competition and conformity.
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The sudden death of a #saintvoncolucci grabbed headlines on several major publications. Somewhere in Toronto, there’s a scammer having a huge laugh.
I debunked the whole thing on
Hopefully this encourages more vigilance re: fact checking
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A major bridge in Seoul, Jamsu Bridge, will be entirely closed off for 24 hours on Saturday to host Louis Vuitton's pre-fall show. That's quite an undertaking.
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Jongno District have just confirmed it was a drill message sent by accident and not the real thing.
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Initial guess is that there seems to have been an earthquake drill yesterday, and this emergency alert was sent by mistake?
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종로구 지진 (Jongno earthquake) is now trending on Twitter and people are super confused.
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Just today, an article about an earthquake drill in Seoul. Very confused.
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Just got an alert on my phone saying there's an earthquake in the heart of Seoul???
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이것이 오늘 밤의 우크라이나입니다. 러시아 전범들이 20발이 넘는 미사일을 발사했습니다. 우만시의 대규모 주거 건물을 파괴하고 우크라이나 전역에서 평화롭게 잠든 민간인을 잔인하게 살해했습니다.
이것이 바로, 한국의 지도자가 언급했던 '민간인에 대한 대규모 공격'의 분명한 예가 아닌가요?
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Media outlets around the world reported a man died after surgery to look like a K-pop star despite little evidence that he was a real person aje.io/ddnbmg
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