![North Korean Defectors](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2018/04/fence-470x140.jpg?x81652)
The destitution in North Korea causes some defectors to make the intrepid escape to South Korea through China. Despite the shared language and culture, the…
![South Korea's Suicide Rescue Team](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2017/11/Bridge-470x140.jpg?x81652)
Suicide is a global issue, but the situation is especially egregious in South Korea which has the highest suicide rate among the OECD countries. River…
![Behind the Façade](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2017/10/Loser-470x140.jpg?x81652)
When people think of pop idols, they think of a blissful life. It is hard to imagine otherwise when these stars are beloved by many…
![South Koreans Use Suicide to Preserve Honour](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2015/03/Feature1-470x140.jpg?x81652)
The suicide of a celebrity comes as a shock to fans. In the wake of Robin Williams’ death, there was an outpouring of grief. But…