Talk Into The Big Red Ear and the Seoul City Gov't Will Listen
BY Jessica McKenzie | Wednesday, October 2 2013
A giant red ear-shaped sculpture has been installed outside of Seoul's City Hall, symbolizing the Mayor and his administration's openness to public opinion and feedback. But citizens who approach the art installation will find that it is more than a symbol. The sculpture is actually facilitating a conversation between ordinary citizens and their government.
Read MoreIn South Korea, Activists Say Transparency Must Catch Up to Technology
BY Sam Petulla | Friday, February 22 2013
South Korea is one of the most wired societies in the world, but its civil society is weak, the result of decades of military rule. Censorship is common, as are government attempts to limit digital freedom of expression. With help from Google, Creative Commons and the free culture movement, democracy activists are hoping transparency can match technology. Read More
North Korea's Burgeoning Blogosphere, of Sorts
BY Nancy Scola | Tuesday, March 30 2010
Credit: (stephan) The New York Times Choe Sang-Hun has as fascinating story about how North Koreans and South Koreans are Read More