Global Voices Online

Nuna from Ask a Korea! comes up with three possible answers to a question on why his Korean schoolmates suddenly back off from a bowling date.

Niphonese translated some bloggers discussion about the change of regulation on cross media ownership in Japan and its implication on freedom of press by looking into the experience in South Korea.

Korean Beat translated two survey news reports concerning school violence in South Korea: 80% Jump in school violence and parents survey on school violence.

Famous South Korean actress Choi Jinsil committed suicide on 1 of October. Ask a Korean! pays tribute to the Choi with a brief account of the actress' life history.

Today (October 1) civic organizations in Seoul will hold a counter armed forces day parade, Seoulidarity has translated some background information about the action.

Japan Focus just published a translation of one of Mizuki Shigeru’s short manga pieces, entitled “War and Japan“, with a brief introduction to the man and his work written by Matthew Penney. via Mutant Travelogue.

Ask a Korea has some discussion on why do Koreans Complain about U.S. Military in Korea?

Robert Neff from Ohmynews! posted some historical photos of Han River (from an exhibition) to indicate how the river changes over time.

Korea Beat highlights a local report about South Korean President Lee Myung-bak's personal blog. The blog was called Hello policy, however, it has disabled the comment session.