Welcoming Lee Ra-young's 'Iron Stone' [Not in Seoul]
The author reflects on the historical significance of iron mining in Yangyang, South Korea, and the exploration of labor narratives in Lee Ra-young's book 'Iron Stone.'
A ‘Martial Law Game’ for Environmental Workers… 5 Years in Prison Requested for Yangyang County Official's Abuse
A Yangyang County official is facing a five-year prison sentence for abusing environmental workers under his command, subjecting them to psychological and physical harassment.
‘Quiet Rest at the Moonlit Beach’... Yangyang's Bonfire Festival to be Held on the 28th
The Yangyang Bonfire Festival will take place at Naksansa Beach from February 28 to March 1, emphasizing tranquility and immersive experiences rather than large performances.
“They All Died,” Said the Miners, Mining Their Forgotten Lives
The article explores the poignant experiences of a mining family's struggles through a reflective narrative written by a sociologist examining the social dimensions of life in a now-defunct mining community in South Korea.