2011 Blue Dragon Film Awards

Awards, awards, awards! Friday, November 25, was the night of the 2011 Blue Dragon Film Awards, and — no surprise — the winners list was dominated by one of the biggest films of the year, sageuk-action-thriller Bow: The Ultimate Weapon. T

New Charges Filed Against Teachers in "The Crucible" Cases

The influence on society that “The Crucible” has put into motion continues with the recent charges of sexual assault and sexual harassment against 14 of 40 teachers and school officials allegedly involved in rape and sexual abuse of deaf students at Inhwa School. Local news agencies report that the Special Investigation Team of the Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency has reached a conclusion into the reopened cases, which paved the way for pressing charges.

Lee Yeon Hee Picks Gong Yoo As Her Ideal Type

Actress Lee Yeon Hee revealed the style for her ideal type, and it was someone who is clean and neat. CableTV OnStyle “Star Magazine” interviewed the actress after her fashion photo shoot. She portrayed her various charms while still pulling pranks and having fun. During the interview, Lee Yeon Hee picked actor Gong Yoo as her ideal type and further explained, “I prefer men who are neat and look good with just a white t-shirt on. They should still keep their masculine trait with a jacket on. I worked on a drama with Gong Yoo in the past, and I really liked his style.”

Legislation Passed in Response to "The Crucible"

“The Crucible,” the film depicting real-life cases of abuse in a school for deaf children, has moved beyond the box office into the legal arena. The “Dogani Law,” a revised bill named after the Korean title of the film was passed at a plenary session of the National Assembly. The revised bill allows for heavier punishments for sexual offenders, particularly those who abuse children aged 13 and under, and the disabled. Under the new law, the prison terms for rape against the disabled and young children will increase from its minimum of seven (for abuse of the disabled) to 10 (for abuse of young children) years. The new law also allows for offenders to be sentenced with life imprisonment. In cases where the offender is the head or a staff member of a welfare organization or an educational institution, an additional sentence will be served.