Steven Borowiec

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Biden Could Face Looming North Korean Crisis

Joe Biden will take office with North Korea more isolated, more desperate and more dangerous than ever

By Steven Borowiec / Seoul November 9, 2020

Outbreak Shines Unwelcome Light on South Korea's LGBTQ

South Korea's efforts to track and trace everyone potentially exposed in Seoul's discreet LGBTQ haven is sparking a surge in homophobia

By Steven Borowiec / Seoul May 14, 2020

N.K. Claims No Coronavirus – Despite Clues Otherwise

There are reasons to be particularly concerned about the possibility of an outbreak in North Korea

By Steven Borowiec / Seoul March 3, 2020

How South Korea’s Coronavirus Outbreak Got out of Control

South Korea now has the highest number of coronavirus cases outside mainland China

By Steven Borowiec / Seoul February 24, 2020

Dying Alone in South Korea

More elderly South Koreans are dying alone, their bodies unclaimed

By Steven Borowiec / Seoul December 31, 2014

The Sewol's Bitter Political Divide

Incredibly, right-wing groups in South Korea have a problem with families of Sewol victims continuing to mourn their loved ones

By Steven Borowiec / Seoul October 24, 2014

South Korea's LGBT Community Is Fighting for Equal Rights

One prominent couple’s effort to get same-sex marriage recognized is helping to raise awareness in a mostly conservative country

By Steven Borowiec / Seoul February 11, 2014
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