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Tattooing in South Korea has a long and controversial history. South Korean law permits only licensed medical practitioners, as opposed to tattoo artists without medical degrees, to open tattoo parlors, although it is not illegal to have a tattoo. Only the army prohibits tattoos. People can get tattoos after serving in the military. [1]
In South Korea, tattoos exist in a legal gray area — meaning K-Pop idols often avoid the social stigma by using bandages or makeup to hide any for broadcast performances.
South Korean mafiosi often have tattoos of the pa (English: mob) they are in. When confronted by other mobs, they show their tattoos to help identify themselves. The tattoo can also be used as a warning to the general public. As a result, tattoos are often considered taboo in South Korean society. The mafia boss in Korea is called "hyungnim".
Tattoo and body piercing facilities are regulated by the Department of Health and Environmental Control. Tattoo facilities are licensed, body piercing facilities require a permit, and artists must be registered [87] [88] S.C. Code § 44-32-10 to 44-32-120 [86] S.C. Code § 44-34-10 to 44-34-110 [89] South Dakota none specified [90]
At 107 years old, Whang-Od is the world’s oldest tattoo artist. She’s been practicing “batok,” a traditional form of tattooing used by the region’s indigenous tribes, since she was just ...
A dad is going viral for "tattooing" his 1-year-old daughter, and TikTok thinks it's adorable. Dad and TikToker @HollywoodKeyzZz wracked up over 8M views when he posted this video — but along ...
KBS, MBC, and SBS are the three networks, and account for the vast majority of banned K-pop videos. Between 2009 and 2012, they banned over 1,300 K-pop songs. [1] This list only includes titular K-pop songs that have an accompanying music video, but many K-pop songs that were not title tracks have been banned as well.
South Korea is one of the few countries that explicitly prohibits any form of pornography. Pornographic websites, books, writings, films, magazines, photographs or other materials of a pornographic nature are illegal in South Korea. [14] Distribution of pornography is a felony, and can result in a fine or a prison sentence not exceeding one ...