PinnedRaphael Rashid[Long Read] Why South Korean doctors have walked off the jobOn the surface, junior doctors are striking against a government increase in medical school quotas, but their grievances run much deeper.Mar 6Mar 6
PinnedRaphael RashidinThe StartupWestern Supremacy and COVID-19: My Rights in Asia Aren’t Violated, Yours AreIt still amazes me that, for all of Asia’s success in fighting COVID-19, we’re still talking about “draconian” infringement of rightsNov 16, 202015Nov 16, 202015
Raphael RashidThe Sensitivity Surrounding the Making of ‘King of Clones’Behind-the-scenes of new Netflix docu on disgraced Korean scientist Hwang Woo-sukJun 23, 2023Jun 23, 2023
Raphael RashidInterview: “My Sister Married Kim Jong-il”The Korean War tore Sung Il-gi’s family apart. He stayed in the south. His sister ended up marrying the late leader of North Korea.Oct 29, 20221Oct 29, 20221
Raphael RashidKorean Christian hate groups get lectures on discrimination cancelledThey claimed the lectures promoted homosexuality, organisers caved in.Jul 2, 2022Jul 2, 2022
Raphael RashidCyberbullying by K-pop Fans Must StopThe fear of being a target makes it hard for people to talk about itJun 18, 20228Jun 18, 20228
Raphael RashidThis Man Molested MeI regret my silence. Don’t let predators get away with it.Nov 2, 2021Nov 2, 2021
Raphael RashidKorean Politicians Attempt to Delete LGBTQ From LawA push to effectively delete sexual minorities from law is gaining support in South Korea’s parliament.Nov 15, 20194Nov 15, 20194
Raphael RashidOne Year After Hateful Attacks, Incheon Pride Regroups for Celebration of LoveHomophobic attacks shut down the 2018 pride event in the Korean city of Incheon. One year on, organisers are more determined than ever.Aug 30, 2019Aug 30, 2019
Raphael RashidKorean Detention Centre Puts Inmate In Solitary Confinement For Being GayDetention facility in Daegu has reportedly placed male inmate in solitary confinement for being gay. Local NGOs condemn the move.Jul 27, 2019Jul 27, 2019