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  Korean Movie of the week "The Crucible"
  2012/11/01, Source,
  Korean Movie of the week "The Crucible" (2011) Directed by Hwang Dong-hyeok With Gong Yoo, Jeong Yu-mi, Kim Hyeon-soo, Jeong In-seo, Baek Seung-hwan, Jang Gwang,... Also known as "Dogani" and "Silenced" Synopsis Based on the novel of the same name written by star author Gong Ji-young, "The Crucible" follows a group of children with disabilities who suffer physical and sexual abuse at the hands of their teachers,...More

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  Three films zero in on the limitations of legal system
  2012/11/01, Source,
  Three new movies confront criminals who get off too easy: from left, "Confession of Murder", "Dirty Blood" and "Don't Cry Mommy". Provided by Daisy Entertainment and Nalgae Forty-four high school boys were convicted of being involved in serial gang rapes of a middle school girl over the course of a year. The accused filmed the acts and threatened to distribute copies of the clip if the girl talked. The case wound up with only 10 boys sent to a juvenile corrections facility. Years later, the others are said to have led "normal lives", attending college or serving in the military. The young victim dropped out of high school after the mother of one of the convicted attackers came to the school and demanded that she file a petition to mitigate her son's sentence. As unrealistic as all this may sound, it happened to a 15-year-old girl in 2004 in Miryang, South Gyeongsang, and will be the basis of the upcoming film "Don't Cry Mommy",...More

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  Art and Culture
  2012/08/10, Source,
  It's finally Friday and I'm sure everyone is very excited to get some rest and sleep in. Today, our Michelle Kim brings us some events that are sure to get those of us in London and Seoul out of our homes over the weekend. Hello Michelle [Reporter : ] Hello Conn-young So what do you have for us today,...More

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  Book cafes entice readers
  2012/04/22, Source,
  A latest trend in the Hongdae cafe scene is the emergence of book cafes, which some publishers see as a new way of connecting with readers and boosting sales. / Courtesy of Cafe Comma By Do Je-hae The most striking feature of the Hongdae district in Seoul is the prevalence of bars, making it a typical young university student neighborhood. But the area is not just about clubs and indie music. Home to a top art university, the area is also known for its flea markets, restaurants and quirky cafes,...More