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Sirgoo-Lee’s Speech/Apology on KakaoTalk

Sirgoo-Lee has delivered what appears to be an apology-slash-official policy stance on user security, which by default is also a speech on…user privacy. This is a significant moment for KakaoTalk the app, and IMO it’s a good thing that Daum Kakao is taking time to address this component of closed networked communications through instant messengers. I was particularly struck by Sirgoo’s openness about the failure of foresight on his part. That’s not easy to admit. People often deride KakaoTalk as a communication channel for teens and kids, with little serious technical functionality for adults: It’s a instant messenger with…

Sky Kauweloa4 min read

Korea and Digital Culture

Indonesian youths are crazy about all things Koreans. Korean TV soaps, the K-Pop, Korean fashion, even Korean culinary. But, one thing that…

Ivan Atmanagara6 min read

Seoul’s Summer Sounds

The best of current Korean dance.

Giacomo d. Lee2 min read

The Best of Humming Urban Stereo

A Beginner’s Guide to the Godfather of Bingsu Pop.

Giacomo d. Lee4 min read

The History Behind Korea’s Secret Gold Temple.

A Very Regal Asylum.

Giacomo d. Lee6 min read

The Counterintuitive Nature of Actions: From Milgram to Sewol

Reading through Kia Ma’s Time.com article about the sinking of the South Korean passenger ferry, I was slightly taken back by the Dallas…

Sky Kauweloa4 min read

On America, K-Pop and music’s new world order

How and why South Korea assumed the global pop lead, and what can America do balance the future?

Marcus K. Dowling7 min read