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South Korea's exam suicides
South Korea's exam suicides
In South Korea, an 18 year old has committed suicide in the city of Daejeon - just hours before he was due to take a university entrance exam. Teen suicide rates have risen by more than a third in the last decade - and the intense pressure to succeed academically is often the cause. Al Jazeera's Harry Fawcett reports from Seoul.
2:19
Tallest Lego Tower: South Korea sets world record
Tallest Lego Tower: South Korea sets world record
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea decided to celebrate LEGO Corporation's 80th birthday by erecting a 105 ft. high "skyscraper" in front of Seoul's Olympic Stadium; it was created from over 500000 bricks and sets the new world record for the Tallest Lego Tower, according to the World Records Academy: www.worldrecordsacademy.org
2:04
Technology drives S Korea 'smart' school
Technology drives S Korea 'smart' school
We already have witnessed how technology and internet revolution have changed the modern day communications. South Korea has gone a step ahead and unveiled a 'smart' high school where roll calling is a thing of the past and tablet computers or 'smart pads' have replaced bags burdened with notebooks. The prototype 'smart school' has technology at its core where students are experiencing the ultimate high-tech education. The government believes that a digital economy will require a technology-savvy workforce, and the new school seems to fit into their motto: Today's pupils are tomorrow's pioneers. Al Jazeera's Andrew Thomas reports from city of Sejong.
25:11
101 East - South Korea's Pop Wave
101 East - South Korea's Pop Wave
South Korean pop music known as 'K-Pop', is flourishing around the world, finding new fans across Asia, Europe and the US. This film reveals the dark side of the increasingly popular industry.
2:09
S Korean politicians flex political muscle
S Korean politicians flex political muscle
Elected representatives across the world love to flex their political muscle. But in South Korea, politicians do so literally, with physical altercations breaking out in official meetings and clashes in parliament sometimes resulting in injuries. These brawls have given the country's politicians such a bad image that parliament is now debating new legislation aimed at curbing the violence. Al Jazeera's Andrew Thomas reports from Seoul.
10:27
Documentary on High School in South Korea (part 1 of 2)
Documentary on High School in South Korea (part 1 of 2)
To see the full version of the video, just go to www.KoreanHighSchool.com It's embedded as a vimeo video on the home page :) (YouTube has time limits, so I didn't post the full video here...) www.KoreanHighSchool.com
1:55
South Korean youth look abroad for jobs
South Korean youth look abroad for jobs
South Korea's in the midst of a jobs crisis. Despite being educated, a growing number of young people are still struggling to find work. Al Jazeera's Harry Fawcett reports from Seoul.
2:17
South Korea government faces media anger
South Korea government faces media anger
South Koreans go to the polls next week in a vote that is expected to be one of the most closely contested general elections in years. However, the vote comes in amid a strike joined most recently by seasoned media practitioners from the country's largest television network, the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), who say their freedoms - and thus their work - are being compromised by government interference and control. They say Lee Myung Bak's administration selects the channels' senior executives, who in turn prevent reporting that criticises the government. While everyone does not agree with their sentiment, these media personnel have taken their work and protest online to tell what they say is the "truth". Al Jazeera's Harry Fawcett reports from Seoul.
1:13
Lady Gaga wows South Korea
Lady Gaga wows South Korea
Lady Gaga is greeted by screaming fans as she arrives in Seoul as part of her Born This Way Global Ball Tour. Report by Lisa Snell. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com
2:34
South Korea's 'war on dementia'
South Korea's 'war on dementia'
As South Korea's population grows older, its government is preparing for a surge in diseases associated with ageing. Seoul is fighting a so-called war on dementia, and working with young and old people to better understand what the elderly are going through. Al Jazeera's Harry Fawcett reports from Seoul.
1:45
Sub-Zero South Korean Army Training
Sub-Zero South Korean Army Training
Insane South Korean Army Training These South Korean soldiers strip off to train in the snow.. Where else to find Diagonal View... FOLLOW us on Twitter: ow.ly or LIKE us on Facebook: ow.ly
2:05
Conservative electoral victory in South Korea
Conservative electoral victory in South Korea
In South Korea, the ruling conservatives retained control of parliament in Wednesday's elections. The New Frontier party won 152 of the 300 parliamentary seats. Al Jazeera's Harry Fawcett reports from Seoul.
5:47
Bullying in South Korea
Bullying in South Korea
For more, go to www.eatyourkimchi.com On Facebook: www.facebook.com On Twitter: www.twitter.com Today we talk about bullying in South Korea. We can't comment on what it's like for every student or for every school. The best we could do is relate our experiences as teachers in South Korea. Student Life here is very different from what we were used to growing up as students, and we think that leads to different perceptions of bullying and different bullying practices as well. We also talk about what we've seen teachers do about bullying, and we also relate what they've told us about it. Thanks to B1A4 Chile for the Spanish subs! Woot! -- www.facebook.com
1:23
South Korea Finds Capsules With Human Flesh
South Korea Finds Capsules With Human Flesh
South Korea says it has found smuggled drug capsules from China containing the dried, powdered flesh from dead babies. (May 8) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly
2:57
India's northeast mesmerized by South Korea
India's northeast mesmerized by South Korea
It's the last place you'd expect to hear South Korean pop. But in India's remote and restive state of Manipur, South Korean culture is all the rage on university campuses, hair salons and movie theaters. Duration: 02:56
1:15
Buddhist monks caught playing poker in South Korea
Buddhist monks caught playing poker in South Korea
It's the oldest and most respected major religion in South Korea. And now it's been spectacularly brought into ill-repute after senior monks from the largest Buddhist order in the country were caught red-handed setting a bad example by indulging in a cheeky little poker game. Gambling in the country is illegal everywhere except for inside just one casino that's in the north east of the country. So it doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out that these monks - who are from the Jogye Order - seen here smoking, drinking and flipping playing cards on the floor of a luxury hotel room are flouting the law. As soon as the footage was aired on national TV yesterday, 6 of the 8 monks in the room offered to resign. Leader Master Jinjea, a high-ranker from the order -- who wasn't even there at the time - said on local TV 'Those monks committed a foolish act and I confess my sin for their wrongdoings' It was a fellow monk who secretly shot the footage and then tipped off the police and the media. Do you reckon he's taken himself off for a long holiday right now? I'm Marverine Cole. That's all from me for now but for more news check out our website: ibtimes.co.uk
1:54
South Korea's election turn-off
South Korea's election turn-off
CNN's Paula Hancocks looks at why many South Koreans are turning away from traditional political parties.
2:13
'Men in Black 3' Stars in South Korea
'Men in Black 3' Stars in South Korea
Will Smith talks about working on the third "Men in Black" movie at a press conference in South Korea, while co-star Josh Brolin discusses their chemistry. (May 7) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly
1:15
Crazy South Korean Police Display
Crazy South Korean Police Display
Crazy South Korean Police Display A new South Korean security squad show off some crazy skills.
2:25
South Korean 'K-Pop' strives for global fame
South Korean 'K-Pop' strives for global fame
South Korea's pop industry is worth more than $3bn a year. It is driven largely by music known as "K-Pop", which is popular across Asia and is even attracting attention in the US. But Korean pop stars have been subjected to tough contracts and severe restrictions on their personal lives. A growing number of legal disputes over their agencies' harsh treament has caused the government to issue standard contracts and establish a support centre for the artists. Drew Ambrose reports from Seoul.

































