Junhyup Kwon
Journalist
junhyup.kwon@vice.comJunhyup Kwon is the Korea Editor for VICE Media, based in Seoul. He is responsible for writing and editing breaking news, features, and enterprise stories about North and South Korea. Kwon won an award of excellence from the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) in 2022 and the Cho Gye-chang Award from the Journalists Association of Korea in 2018.
North Korea Declares Success in Long-Range Cruise Missile Test, Alarming the US
The U.S. called North Korea’s activity “threats” to the international community.
‘Semen Terrorism’ is a Thing. And It’s Even Worse than it Sounds.
In South Korea, ejaculating onto a woman's belongings is not considered a sex crime. There are calls to change that.
South Korean Men Who Jizz on Women’s Things May Soon Be Charged With ‘Semen Terrorism’
Severe flaws in South Korea’s legal system has allowed perverts to evade harsh punishment. That might change.
North Korea Is Ghosting the South Weeks After Restoring Their Hotlines
The Koreas reconnected their direct phone lines last month. But that doesn’t mean they’re talking.
Korean Badminton Group Complains About Chinese Olympian’s Frequent Swearing
A Chinese player repeatedly shouted “fuck” during a match with South Korea.
She Won Three Gold Medals. But Men Don’t Like Her Hair.
South Korean archer’s short hairdo draws sexist jibes at home.
This Millennial Shaman Heals Your Dead Ancestors To Solve Your Problems
He’s like a therapist who dances, sings, and acts for your dead loved ones.
You Can Earn This Digital Currency Literally By Taking a Shit
Holders of this shitcoin can use it to shop online, buy a coffee, and even see a doctor.
Belgium Recalls Its Envoy to South Korea After His Wife Got in a Fight, Twice
This time, the woman was accused of slapping a street cleaner.
North Korea Says Orphan Children Are Volunteering to Work in Coal Mines
“Our children are now growing brightly,” North Korea’s foreign ministry said.
Unusually Large Traces of Viagra Found in Seoul’s Sewers
The discovery suggests illegal distribution of erectile dysfunction drugs.
Surreal Photos of People Gathering in ‘Prayer Pods’ To Avoid COVID-19
The individual tents also protect devotees from the cold wind while praying atop a mountain.