Korean Gacha Drama and Gender War Pt. 2 - The Grim Reality of Korea

Try Brilliant free for a full 30 days by visiting: The first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription! --- South Korea is in the midst of a brutal civil war, but it might not be the one you’re thinking of. In Part 1, we discussed how Neo-Confucianism and foreign oppression shaped Korea into the deeply hierarchical society that it is today. Now that we’ve seen the historical roots, it’s time to examine the trees so that we can finally observe the entire forest for what it is. Why is the Korean gender war so bitterly fought? What is life on the ground like for actual Korean men, and women? We’ll discuss these topics, and more, while also observing the already preposterous yet ever escalating dramatics of the Korean Gacha community. --- 10% of Moon Channel’s Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MSF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at --- Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon! --- Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:29 - We are Living in a Megalia World 09:49 - The House that Rhee Built 20:19 - The Great Dictator 24:22 - And I am a Megalia Girl 31:41 - The Death of Park and the Modern Korean Political Cycle 46:19 - A Gacha Drama to End All Others 55:35 - Hell Joseon 01:04:11 - The Suffering of Korean Men 01:08:43 - The Sorrow of Korean Women 01:14:38 - Gender War and Hopelessness 01:18:42 - The Circus of Recent Korean Politics 01:32:26 - A Protest Deflates 01:39:34 - Conclusion 01:47:45 - Credit’s Gag [Duet with Yoon Suk Yeol] --- Attributions: Pt. 2 Thumbnail by @louritashine Pt. 1 Thumbnail by @BobberWCC Troll Feminism: The Rise of Popular Feminism in South Korea Euisol Jeong [Highly Recommended Read] GuitarRock CIA Dossier on Rhee CIA Dossier on Chun South Korea is Contending with a Gamergate of its Own -- Over a T-Shirt Mark H. Kim A Social Dispute causes Justice Party members to defect Famous Assassinations in World History [Volume 2] Michael Newton Economic Crisis and Chaebol Reform in Korea Phil-Sang Lee Roh’s Brother Gets Two and Half Years in Jail Internet user threatens to attack women’s rights activists rallying in front of Nexon Nexon, Kakao Games accused of using feminist hand gesture in promotional videos South Korea Suicide Rate WHO S. Korean chaebols comprise 84% of GDP but only 10% of jobs Chung illegally admitted to Ewha University: ministry South Korea Choi Soon Sil South Korea’s former president is going to prison. The scandal behind it is bat**** The are other articles, but the description is too long. Can’t even include the soundtrack this time, sadly. --- On the Pardons: On Genshin: Jane Jeon - Why Diversity Matters [Recommended Read] Hell Joseon Article --- Footage: Women’s Rights Marches BBC and CNA Insider, respectively Various Presidents The Associated Press South China Morning Press Old Footage British Pathe The Associate Press Korean News MBC MBN SBS KBS Footage snippets are used for commentary and reporting. No copyright infringement is intended.