As demonstrations in Belarus continue, we take a look at the times the protests of elderly women were heard loudest of all
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CATEGORY: South Korea
Podcast: Border forces with Peppermint, Ariana Drehsler and Steven Borowiec
The autumn Index on Censorship magazine podcast with Peppermint, Ariana Drehsler and Steven Borowiec exploring how travel restrictions at borders are limiting the flow of free thought and ideas
South Korea’s art community expresses concerns about new museum director
The Korean art community has released a statement requesting that The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST)
South Koreans prosecuted for “praising North Korea”
Last year saw 103 people — the highest number in a decade — charged under the controversial National Security Law, labelled “seriously problematic for the exercise of freedom of expression”. Steven Borowiec reports
South Koreans clash over history books
How children are taught about the birth of the nation is a contentious issue for many Koreans, writes Steven Borowiec
South Korea: Film raises questions about Cheonan sinking
A recently released documentary film in South Korea set out to spark a discussion on free speech in the country, and amid opposition and cancelled viewings, it has done just that. Steven Borowiec reports