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The culture wars come to Korea

September 7, 2012
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The Unites States has had a heavy influence on Korea ever since the end of the Japanese colonial period following WWII. Along with a temporary US military government and a large contingent of US troops has come a heavy dose of American ideology and religion. Not surprisingly, South Korea now finds itself mired in an American style battle between science and religion. Gallup surveys have found that around 40 percent of Americans do not believe in evolution. A 2009 South Korean survey found that about one-third of Koreans don’t believe in evolution and, more shockingly, that  40 percent of biology teachers believe…

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Former pets become dog meat

February 1, 2012
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If you think you can stomach it, take a look at this video below on the dog meat market in South Korea. If you want to do something about it, visit the website of the  Korea Animal Rights Advocates and consider offering some support.  

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