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The lives of North Koreans are embedded with the fascist policies of their leader Kim Jong-un. There is absolutely no freedom within North Korea and being a citizen of his regime. The lives of these people are being harmed every single day due to the policies of the regime. No internet, prison camps, public executions, and food shortages are just to name a few. The country of North Korea has been faced with scrutiny and allegations regarding the mistreatment of their own citizens. According to…

outsourcing to less synchronized poor areas. For this reason, resource reduction and pollution in underdeveloped countries deteriorate. Cities in developing countries that have the worst air pollution in the world include Tehran (Iran), Ankara (Turkey), Seoul (South Korea), Bangkok (Thailand), Mexico City (Mexico), Bombay (India), Caracas (Venezuela), and Cairo…

The Korean-American War The Korean American War was one of the well known wars from the past. It was a war that was trying to be prevented, but when war is coming you can 't prevent it you can just get ready for it. It was a nice little invasion until America jumped in to help defend what we now call South Korea. This small battle between the North and the South of Korea started little, but when an additional country jumps in you can 't do much but call this war. The Korean War started when…

Click. Click. Four pairs of red heels clicked on the streets of Seoul, walking to work. Trams were still operating on the streets, alongside the few cars and buses. It is the year 1961. One of those pairs of red heels was Connie Kim’s, the rest being her colleagues’. Now seventy-eight, she now lives in the United States…

An entertaining, satirical novel written by Chae Man-Sik, “Peace Under Heaven” portrays the colonial reality of Korea under the Japanese rule. Although its controversial aspects focus on the Korean culture instead of the Japanese, the author treads a line between propriety and realism. The story highlights the tragicomedy of materialistic greed, ambition, sensual decadence, and egoism of the protagonist, Master Yun; however, the author also portrays him as a pathetic human being through his past…

Social Networking Is Addictive and Can Lead to Psychological Disorders In the article “Social Networking Is Addictive and Can Lead to Psychological disorders”, the author explains how the internet impacts our lives. The addiction to our cell phones and social media is a growing problem that gets nowhere near as much attention as it needs. Nearly everywhere you look you see people with their faces jammed into their phone screens. In my evaluation of Larry D. Rosen’s article I will examine his…

The Olympics originated from the Greeks around 776 BC were actually once abolished after the Romans took over, and it was not until 1894 that the Games were revived (International Olympic Committee). Held every four years, the Olympics are sports competitions with competitors from all over the world representing their own country. The Olympics have developed into such a worldwide competition that it became tremendously popular with a large amount of people. The founder of the International…

Google’s Culture It is a well-documented fact that Google has a unique culture that attracts millions of applicants every year. This is primarily because Google 's culture is not a typical corporate culture as it is more of an adult playground rather than a place of work. Bock argues that all this is possible as a result of anchoring the firm 's culture on transparency, voice, and mission (Bock 2015). In contrast to other companies, Google has employees whose sole responsibility is to keep the…

George W. Bush: Presidential Ignorance Third Draft Grace Mullhatten George W. Bush was arguably one of the worst presidents the United States has ever known. He lived a lavish childhood and had even more wealth as an adult. George had wonderful schooling in addition to his childhood wealth, and gained even more riches from his oil business as an adult before his presidency. The only hiccup he received during his presidential term was the 9/11 attacks, which he handled poorly by starting a…

However, a significant event is held in the month of September called the LA Korean Festival. This event takes place in Seoul International Park. The goal of the festival is to provide a place where different people can come together to learn about the Korean and other cultures that can be found in LA. American born Koreans are also given the opportunity to learn the history…