Young men in South Korea complete 21 months of mandatory military service and, while everyone’s experience is different, the Korean army is notorious for hazing and rigid hierarchical structures which form lifelong, hard-to-break habits.
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Bullying is common and can be so extreme that young recruits are traumatised for life. There have been many cases of soldiers dying during acts of hazing, while others have taken their own lives. Read More...
Western feminists complain about pink princesses and Barbie dolls for being bad role models and imposing unrealistic standards of femininity on young girls. In Asia, parents probably should blame ubiquitous cute Japanese cartoon characters like Hello Kitty for infantilising not just children but adults.
It's the 40th birthday of the mouthless kitten. I wish I could join in the festivities and not be a party spoiler.
For sure, the Japanese cartoon character and his many friends such as My Melody (a rabbit), Keroppi (a frog) and Badtz-Maru (a penguin) have much in common with their Western cousins. Read More...
In an age where social media dominates the world, many celebrities in the entertainment industry often become the center of speculation, rumors, and gossip. Madelyn Cline, the talented actress who rose to fame with her role in the hit Netflix series Outer Banks, is no exception to this phenomenon. Lately, social platforms have been abuzz with the whispers and comments that Madelyn Cline may have undergone plastic surgery. Some fans have speculated that the young actress has had lip fillers and a non-surgical nose job to boost her appearance. Read More...
