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In March 2013, the South Korean government, under the newly inaugurated administration of President Park Geun-hye, implemented a revised ordinance known as the "overexposure law," sparking a nationwide debate and significant international media attention. The law, part of an amendment to the Punishment of Minor Offenses Act, was designed to curb public indecency by imposing ... Read more

The South Korean government, under the newly inaugurated administration of President Park Geun-hye, implemented a revised Minor Offenses Act in late March 2013, sparking a nationwide and international debate regarding personal freedom, dress codes, and the legacy of authoritarianism. The legislative update, which includes a provision for a 50,000 KRW (approximately $45–$48 USD) fine for ... Read more

On March 22, 2013, an amendment to South Korea’s Minor Offenses Act officially went into effect, sparking an international media firestorm that characterized the nation’s first female presidency as a return to mid-century authoritarianism. The law, which was approved during a cabinet meeting presided over by newly-inaugurated President Park Geun-hye on March 11, introduced a ... Read more