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Overzealous Security for K-Pop Stars Sparks Controversy in South Korea

Overzealous Security for K-Pop Stars Sparks Controversy in South Korea

SEOUL, Jul. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bustling airport lounge, a masked celebrity enters, flanked by bodyguards. Suddenly, one guard turns and shines a bright flashlight at nearby passengers, ostensibly to prevent them from taking photos. This scene, captured on video and widely shared online, has ignited a fierce debate in South Korea about the [...]

Teachers Can Now Request Bodyguards for Protection from Stalkers

Teachers Can Now Request Bodyguards for Protection from Stalkers

SEOUL, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Education authorities announced Thursday that teachers in Seoul can request protection if they feel threatened by stalkers or blackmail. The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education announced that it will begin offering Teacher Safety Insurance that expands the coverage of teacher’s insurance to include damages caused by students and their [...]