"Wise Mothers," "Mom Bugs," and Pyŏngmat (Twisted Tastes): The Limits of Maternal Emotional Expression in South Korean Webtoons.

This article examines the representation of South Korean mothers in webtoons, specifically focusing on the emotional expressions that are allowed and those that are considered taboo. It compares South Korean "mom content" to similar trends in Japan and explores the use of humor as a means of conveyi...

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Published in:	Korean Studies Vol. 48; pp. 284 - 318
Main Author:	Tilland, Bonnie
Format:	Article
Published:	University of Hawai'i 2024
Subjects:	Married women Virtual communities Self-expression Korean language Laughter Mothers Women in motion pictures Working mothers Stay-at-home mothers
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost