Ryan Clarkson
@manduappa.bsky.social
he/him
Global Studies at PNU, Korean and Japanese Languages at UCLan (UK)
Cats, Kpop, The Sims, Genshin Impact
Global Studies at PNU, Korean and Japanese Languages at UCLan (UK)
Cats, Kpop, The Sims, Genshin Impact
When it comes to environmental issues in China, air pollution seems to be the most widely discussed, but I think that water pollution is a far more drastic issue which needs more attention. Groundwater in 90% of cities in China is classified as contaminated by human and industrial waste, but the
May 22, 2025 at 4:34 AM
When it comes to environmental issues in China, air pollution seems to be the most widely discussed, but I think that water pollution is a far more drastic issue which needs more attention. Groundwater in 90% of cities in China is classified as contaminated by human and industrial waste, but the
Given the distinct lack of women in higher, management based positions in South Korea, it is hard to see messaging based in female empowerment in K-Pop as much more than a marketing strategy. For groups with primarily female fanbases, such as (G)i-dle and LOONA, feminist concepts in lyrics or music
May 22, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Given the distinct lack of women in higher, management based positions in South Korea, it is hard to see messaging based in female empowerment in K-Pop as much more than a marketing strategy. For groups with primarily female fanbases, such as (G)i-dle and LOONA, feminist concepts in lyrics or music
Discussions around masculinity have changed in recent years, with seemingly less stigma around men embracing femininity and self-expression through stereotypically feminine means such as wearing makeup or designated female fashions. While it seems on the surface that strides have been made to
May 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Discussions around masculinity have changed in recent years, with seemingly less stigma around men embracing femininity and self-expression through stereotypically feminine means such as wearing makeup or designated female fashions. While it seems on the surface that strides have been made to
Society Must Tackle Japan's Loneliness Crosis Collectively
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This article discusses initiatives to tackle the loneliness epidemic in Japan, and seemingly acknowledges that they are only in their beginning stages, using phrases like 'we should aim' and 'countermeasures...
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This article discusses initiatives to tackle the loneliness epidemic in Japan, and seemingly acknowledges that they are only in their beginning stages, using phrases like 'we should aim' and 'countermeasures...
Editorial: Society must tackle Japan's loneliness crisis collectively - The Mainichi
According to a government survey, four out of 10 people in Japan feel lonely. We must not dismiss this as just a
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May 21, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Society Must Tackle Japan's Loneliness Crosis Collectively
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This article discusses initiatives to tackle the loneliness epidemic in Japan, and seemingly acknowledges that they are only in their beginning stages, using phrases like 'we should aim' and 'countermeasures...
mainichi.jp/english/arti...
This article discusses initiatives to tackle the loneliness epidemic in Japan, and seemingly acknowledges that they are only in their beginning stages, using phrases like 'we should aim' and 'countermeasures...
The notion that K-Pop is inauthentic, made by the Korean government to promote South Korea to foreign audiences not only misguided but also disrespectful to all artists (not just performers) within the industry. It is common for non-Koreans to perceive the government's financial support for the
May 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The notion that K-Pop is inauthentic, made by the Korean government to promote South Korea to foreign audiences not only misguided but also disrespectful to all artists (not just performers) within the industry. It is common for non-Koreans to perceive the government's financial support for the
"What could be the potential solutions for these devastating social circumstances for youth in Korea?"
During today's guest lecture by @nayoungbishoff.bsky.social, we discussed issues surrounding mental health and social pressure in the ROK, which has the highest suicide rate among all OECD
During today's guest lecture by @nayoungbishoff.bsky.social, we discussed issues surrounding mental health and social pressure in the ROK, which has the highest suicide rate among all OECD
April 22, 2025 at 7:16 AM
"What could be the potential solutions for these devastating social circumstances for youth in Korea?"
During today's guest lecture by @nayoungbishoff.bsky.social, we discussed issues surrounding mental health and social pressure in the ROK, which has the highest suicide rate among all OECD
During today's guest lecture by @nayoungbishoff.bsky.social, we discussed issues surrounding mental health and social pressure in the ROK, which has the highest suicide rate among all OECD
New year greetings stir old animosities; Chinese outraged over cultural appropriation
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Discourse over the labelling of Chinese/Lunar New Year is nothing new, however it seems that debates on the term 'Lunar New Year' as a form of cultural appropriation have
www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/ja...
Discourse over the labelling of Chinese/Lunar New Year is nothing new, however it seems that debates on the term 'Lunar New Year' as a form of cultural appropriation have
New year greetings stir old animosities; Chinese outraged over cultural appropriation
Just whose new year is it, anyway?
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April 17, 2025 at 5:57 AM
New year greetings stir old animosities; Chinese outraged over cultural appropriation
www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/ja...
Discourse over the labelling of Chinese/Lunar New Year is nothing new, however it seems that debates on the term 'Lunar New Year' as a form of cultural appropriation have
www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/ja...
Discourse over the labelling of Chinese/Lunar New Year is nothing new, however it seems that debates on the term 'Lunar New Year' as a form of cultural appropriation have
In anticipation of pepero day on November 11th 2024, Korean company Lotte released a line of products in collaboration with the group NewJeans (presently NJZ), who had been global ambassadors to the company since late 2023. I cannot find the specific budget for this advertising campaign, nor
April 15, 2025 at 5:39 AM
In anticipation of pepero day on November 11th 2024, Korean company Lotte released a line of products in collaboration with the group NewJeans (presently NJZ), who had been global ambassadors to the company since late 2023. I cannot find the specific budget for this advertising campaign, nor
Address Overtourism by Bringing the Tourists to Japan's Regions
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This article discusses Japan's overtourism problem, presenting the main issues to be overcrowding in popular tourist spots, as well as violation of etiquette, for example littering and vandalism.
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This article discusses Japan's overtourism problem, presenting the main issues to be overcrowding in popular tourist spots, as well as violation of etiquette, for example littering and vandalism.
Address Overtourism by Bringing the Tourists to Japan's Regions | JAPAN Forward
Regional infrastructure needs to be developed to attract tourists to areas outside of the popular destinations and thus spread the economic benefits of tourism.
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April 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Address Overtourism by Bringing the Tourists to Japan's Regions
japan-forward.com/address-over...
This article discusses Japan's overtourism problem, presenting the main issues to be overcrowding in popular tourist spots, as well as violation of etiquette, for example littering and vandalism.
japan-forward.com/address-over...
This article discusses Japan's overtourism problem, presenting the main issues to be overcrowding in popular tourist spots, as well as violation of etiquette, for example littering and vandalism.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Abandons Unification Goal with South
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This article uses several logical fallacies to frame the souring relationship between the DPRK and the ROK and the risk of conflict as more severe than it actually is. Rather than politicians from either
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This article uses several logical fallacies to frame the souring relationship between the DPRK and the ROK and the risk of conflict as more severe than it actually is. Rather than politicians from either
April 10, 2025 at 3:35 AM
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Abandons Unification Goal with South
www.bbc.com/news/world-a...
This article uses several logical fallacies to frame the souring relationship between the DPRK and the ROK and the risk of conflict as more severe than it actually is. Rather than politicians from either
www.bbc.com/news/world-a...
This article uses several logical fallacies to frame the souring relationship between the DPRK and the ROK and the risk of conflict as more severe than it actually is. Rather than politicians from either
Pak Jinyoung debuted in the trio 'Park Jin Young and the New Generation' in 1992, which broke up after their debut album was unsuccessful, leading Pak to pursue work as both a solo performer and a producer for other groups. In 1997, Pak founded Tae-Hong Planning Corp (later renamed as JYP
April 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Pak Jinyoung debuted in the trio 'Park Jin Young and the New Generation' in 1992, which broke up after their debut album was unsuccessful, leading Pak to pursue work as both a solo performer and a producer for other groups. In 1997, Pak founded Tae-Hong Planning Corp (later renamed as JYP
South Korea records birth rate rise
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In this article, the writer focuses on the recent rise in South Korea's birth rate. Based on the subtitle, which describes the country as having one of the most 'rapidly shrinking and ageing societies' in the world, the statistic is
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In this article, the writer focuses on the recent rise in South Korea's birth rate. Based on the subtitle, which describes the country as having one of the most 'rapidly shrinking and ageing societies' in the world, the statistic is
South Korea records birth rate rise – DW – 03/04/2025
South Korea has one of the world's most rapidly shrinking and aging societies. Now, for the first time in nine years, the country has reported a birth rate increase.
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April 1, 2025 at 6:48 AM
South Korea records birth rate rise
www.dw.com/en/south-kor...
In this article, the writer focuses on the recent rise in South Korea's birth rate. Based on the subtitle, which describes the country as having one of the most 'rapidly shrinking and ageing societies' in the world, the statistic is
www.dw.com/en/south-kor...
In this article, the writer focuses on the recent rise in South Korea's birth rate. Based on the subtitle, which describes the country as having one of the most 'rapidly shrinking and ageing societies' in the world, the statistic is
[Column] Music and oppression in the 1970s
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all music is created in a cultural context
the korean music of the seventies was influenced by censorship at the time. songs were required to fit within certain requirements of ideal 'koreanness'
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all music is created in a cultural context
the korean music of the seventies was influenced by censorship at the time. songs were required to fit within certain requirements of ideal 'koreanness'
[Column] Music and oppression in the 1970s
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April 1, 2025 at 5:52 AM
[Column] Music and oppression in the 1970s
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
all music is created in a cultural context
the korean music of the seventies was influenced by censorship at the time. songs were required to fit within certain requirements of ideal 'koreanness'
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
all music is created in a cultural context
the korean music of the seventies was influenced by censorship at the time. songs were required to fit within certain requirements of ideal 'koreanness'
"Awareness is knowing your fandom is toxic and not trying to dismiss the reality with 'we have to protect the boys'"
This tweet is referring to the common occurrence of fans attacking other fandoms and idol groups out of a sense of superiority, justifying their actions by saying that it is in the
This tweet is referring to the common occurrence of fans attacking other fandoms and idol groups out of a sense of superiority, justifying their actions by saying that it is in the
March 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
"Awareness is knowing your fandom is toxic and not trying to dismiss the reality with 'we have to protect the boys'"
This tweet is referring to the common occurrence of fans attacking other fandoms and idol groups out of a sense of superiority, justifying their actions by saying that it is in the
This tweet is referring to the common occurrence of fans attacking other fandoms and idol groups out of a sense of superiority, justifying their actions by saying that it is in the
Shin Junghyeon is one of the most well known guitarists in the world and known as the Godfather of Korean rock. He is known for forming Koreas first rock band, Add4, in 1962, whose music was heavily influenced by western rock acts such as The Beatles and The Beach Boys, as well as pioneering Korea's
March 25, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Shin Junghyeon is one of the most well known guitarists in the world and known as the Godfather of Korean rock. He is known for forming Koreas first rock band, Add4, in 1962, whose music was heavily influenced by western rock acts such as The Beatles and The Beach Boys, as well as pioneering Korea's
Japan marks 30 years since Tokyo subway sarin attack by AUM cult
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The writer of this article uses personal testimony of people related to victims of the attack to frame them in a sympathetic light, encouraging the reader to empathise with those involved in the
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The writer of this article uses personal testimony of people related to victims of the attack to frame them in a sympathetic light, encouraging the reader to empathise with those involved in the
Japan marks 30 years since Tokyo subway sarin attack by AUM cult - The Mainichi
TOKYO (Japan) -- Japan on Thursday marked the 30th anniversary of the nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway system by the AUM Shinrikyo doomsday cult,
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March 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Japan marks 30 years since Tokyo subway sarin attack by AUM cult
mainichi.jp/english/arti...
The writer of this article uses personal testimony of people related to victims of the attack to frame them in a sympathetic light, encouraging the reader to empathise with those involved in the
mainichi.jp/english/arti...
The writer of this article uses personal testimony of people related to victims of the attack to frame them in a sympathetic light, encouraging the reader to empathise with those involved in the
The duet 'Telephone Diary' sung by Park Hyang-Lim and Kim Song-Gyu is a great example of Korean songs using lyrics in a mix of Korean and other languages (namely English and Japanese in this instance) as early as the 1930s as modernisation shifted the state of popular culture. Today, people argue
March 20, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The duet 'Telephone Diary' sung by Park Hyang-Lim and Kim Song-Gyu is a great example of Korean songs using lyrics in a mix of Korean and other languages (namely English and Japanese in this instance) as early as the 1930s as modernisation shifted the state of popular culture. Today, people argue
Godfather or nemesis? Korea's richest man stands on a precipice
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In this article, blame is placed on the company MBK Partners, namely its founder, Kim Byeongju, for the declining status of its subsidiaries, including Homeplus,
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In this article, blame is placed on the company MBK Partners, namely its founder, Kim Byeongju, for the declining status of its subsidiaries, including Homeplus,
Godfather or nemesis? Korea's richest man stands on a precipice
Michael Kim, founder of MBK Partners, faces scrutiny amid controversial dealings and increasing legal challenges in Korea.
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March 20, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Godfather or nemesis? Korea's richest man stands on a precipice
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-03...
#KoreaJoongAngDaily
In this article, blame is placed on the company MBK Partners, namely its founder, Kim Byeongju, for the declining status of its subsidiaries, including Homeplus,
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-03...
#KoreaJoongAngDaily
In this article, blame is placed on the company MBK Partners, namely its founder, Kim Byeongju, for the declining status of its subsidiaries, including Homeplus,
I think it is unreasonable for Korean fans to demand nationalism from Kpop idols, particularly from foreign idols in the Kpop industry. For example, the issue of New Jeans' Danielle referring to 'Chinese new year' sparked controversy among the Korean public despite her not being raised in Australia
March 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I think it is unreasonable for Korean fans to demand nationalism from Kpop idols, particularly from foreign idols in the Kpop industry. For example, the issue of New Jeans' Danielle referring to 'Chinese new year' sparked controversy among the Korean public despite her not being raised in Australia
This article discusses the great success of the Chinese film 'Ne Zha 2' as a manifestation of self-prioritisation by Chinese citizens who are dissatisfied with the state of the county right now. The storyline about battling corrupt authorities and injustice resonates with people struggling
March 18, 2025 at 1:16 AM
This article discusses the great success of the Chinese film 'Ne Zha 2' as a manifestation of self-prioritisation by Chinese citizens who are dissatisfied with the state of the county right now. The storyline about battling corrupt authorities and injustice resonates with people struggling
This performance included the traditional instruments of a gayageum, an ajaeng, a daegeum, a piri, a janggu and a ggwaenggwari. The singers take the traditional performance style of pungryu with the long notes and vibrating quality of the vocals and speed it up somewhat to give it a more interesting
March 11, 2025 at 2:49 AM
This performance included the traditional instruments of a gayageum, an ajaeng, a daegeum, a piri, a janggu and a ggwaenggwari. The singers take the traditional performance style of pungryu with the long notes and vibrating quality of the vocals and speed it up somewhat to give it a more interesting
By describing these elderly farmers as doing 'physically strenuous' work, '[braving] persistent drizzle' and '[walking] for an hour to sell their produce, the writer conveys the struggles that these people go through just to make a living. Contrasting the conditions of these elderly farmers with
March 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
By describing these elderly farmers as doing 'physically strenuous' work, '[braving] persistent drizzle' and '[walking] for an hour to sell their produce, the writer conveys the struggles that these people go through just to make a living. Contrasting the conditions of these elderly farmers with
In the past, the claim that idols are puppets of their companies may have had some truth to it as most trainees are teenagers (Choi 2023, 143), and could not fully comprehend the implications of signing contracts which would extend well into their adulthood. Particularly, if they decided to leave
March 6, 2025 at 2:46 AM
In the past, the claim that idols are puppets of their companies may have had some truth to it as most trainees are teenagers (Choi 2023, 143), and could not fully comprehend the implications of signing contracts which would extend well into their adulthood. Particularly, if they decided to leave
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inaccurate headline. absolutely no proof he welcomed this baby. chances that he's seen this baby longer than how many seconds i looked at the last eclipse are ~4%.
March 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
inaccurate headline. absolutely no proof he welcomed this baby. chances that he's seen this baby longer than how many seconds i looked at the last eclipse are ~4%.