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Oppa controversy sparks debate over Korean honorifics

The true meaning lies beyond the Korean dictionary. “I hate it when my acquaintance keeps calling my husband ‘oppa.’” This ...

Jung Cheongrae's "Oppa" Controversy Not the First... "Cheongrae Oppa" Video from a Year Ago Resurfaces

Past statements and actions by Jung Cheongrae, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, have come under renewed scrutiny ...

'Call me oppa' backfires on election trail; draws apology from ruling party chief

A remark centered on the word “oppa” has drawn political fire during South Korea’s heated election season, after Jung ...

It's sexual harassment, says South Korean Opposition when politician encourages young girl to call 48-year-old candidate ‘oppa’

SEOUL: A remark centred on the word "oppa" has drawn political fire during South Korea's heated election season, after Jung ...
The Star

Death penalty for saying ‘oppa’?: North Korea strengthens law to curb ‘anti-socialist culture’ in the South

PYONGYANG (Korea Herald/ANN): North Korea has strengthened its law to control foreign cultural influences by increasing the severity of criminal punishments against the spread of “anti-socialist ...
The Straits Times

Death penalty for saying ‘oppa’?: N. Korea expands law to curb ‘anti-socialist culture’, says S. Korea

PYONGYANG - North Korea has strengthened its law to control foreign cultural influences by increasing the severity of criminal punishments against the spread of “anti-socialist culture”, going so far ...