#BBCtrending: Why #South_Koreans are fleeing the countrys biggest social network The president of South Korea has pledged to prosecute people spreading rumours about her on the Kakao Talk chat app. Now users are fleeing the social network, and seeking refuge in a German alternative. The story begins at sea. Back in April, 304 people died when the South Korean Sewol ferry capsized just off the countrys southern coast - one of the worst maritime disasters in the countrys history. The government of President Park Geun-hye has been widely criticised for its handling of the incident. Protests have broken out in the capital city, and some of the victims families claim the authorities botched the search and rescue. A recent painting by a prominent artist depicted the president as simply continuing in the footsteps of her father, who had led the country under military rule. And a Japanese newspaper reported that Geun-hye - who is not married - was not in her office on the day of the sinking, but instead meeting with a recently divorced former aide. Seoul has strongly denied the report, calling it baseless and malicious. Read More: bbc/news/blogs-trending-29555331
Posted on: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:30:01 +0000
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