An award-winning cartoon drawn by a secondary school girl has sparked controversy over freedom of expression in South Korea, as authorities threaten sanctions against award organisers for allowing President Yoon Suk-yeol to be lampooned. "Yoonsukyeolcha", created by Park Se-eun from Chonnam Arts High School, came in second overall in the nationwide student cartoon and webtoon contest organised by the Korea.
It’s no secret that South Korea loves its chicken: when fried and paired with beer it’s known as chimaek, which is hugely popular both at home and abroad, while roast chicken is thought to be the nation’s favourite festive takeaway dish – often outselling the runner-up, pizza, at Christmastime by about three to one. So when Korean food critic Hwang.
Hwang Kyo-ik says chickens in Korea are slaughtered too early and only taste good because of sauces and seasonings. The poultry association and the country’s many chicken-lovers have hit back.