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1. "Unbroken Darkness” : Christian Missionary Conceptions of Blindness in Early 20th Century Korea
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Avdelningen för koreanskaAbstract : This thesis aims to explore Christian missionary conceptions of blindness in early 20thcentury Korea. This period of history is characterized by drastic changes to Koreansociety due to an increase in external influences on the peninsula, changes which alsoaffected the social position and perception of blind people. READ MORE
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2. Nature Will Not Be Ignored : Ecology and Neoliberalism in the Cinema of Bong Joon-ho
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Avdelningen för koreanskaAbstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine the filmography of Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho [Pong Chun-ho], and to provide a limited textual analysis of each film divided across two categories: the “explicitly ecological” and “implicitly ecological”. The intent is to, by viewing all of Bong’s films leading up to his critical and commercial success Parasite, argue that Parasite is as much an environmental film as it is critical of neoliberalism and globalization, both of which are common readings of not only Parasite, but all of Bong’s work. READ MORE
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3. The History of Blind Diviners in Korea : A Historical Overview of the Changing Perceptions andOrganizational Activities of Blind Diviners in Korea
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Avdelningen för koreanskaAbstract : This thesis aims to explore the history of blind diviners in Korea, using a review approach toexamine the existing literature in Korean on the topic. Beginning with a discussion of theorieson the origins and practices of blind diviners during the pre-modern period, and then movinginto the drastic changes that occurred during the Japanese colonial period, the thesis ends withan exploration of how the situation has developed for blind diviners in the modern period. READ MORE
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4. The Korean Tattoo Culture : An Historical Overview on the Development and Shift of Perception on Tattoos in Korean Society
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Avdelningen för koreanskaAbstract : This study aims to analyze the development and shifts in perception of the tattoo practice. For centuries, the negative image of tattoos has been manifested in Korean society and has only shown visible changes in the past two decades. In recent years, the topic of tattoos in South Korea has become notably more popular and broadly discussed. READ MORE
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5. How did Chosôn Ilbo and Han’gyôre’s Editorials use Emotive Language to Frame the Government’s Handling of the MERS Crisis?
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Avdelningen för koreanskaAbstract : During and after the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome crisis in 2015, the South Korean Government faced a lot of criticism for the epidemic prevention management. The crisis had a duration of four months before it was declared over, leading to an accumulation of criticism towards the security system, disease management and hospital policies. READ MORE
