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CYBERBULLYING

Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Apr 12, 2021
Japanese group calls out online abusers to tackle hurtful posts
The group says it has worked on about 1,500 cases over the past 15 years, with about 1,300 of them leading to the deletion of abusive posts.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Oct 5, 2020
Online abuse drives girls off Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, poll finds
Social media companies were urged to take action to address the issue and called on governments to pass laws to deal with online harassment.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Sep 20, 2020
In South Korea, COVID-19 comes with another risk: online bullies
Governments around the world have grappled with misinformation and outright lies about the coronavirus. In South Korea, that struggle has become uniquely personal.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jun 27, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic has left us all feeling a little overwhelmed
When the internet sits in judgment on perceived violators of unwritten laws, its standards tend to be those of a technologized lynch mob.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jun 11, 2020
Online abuse is a silent pandemic affecting millions
Effective measures needed to address cyberbullying
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
May 30, 2020
Public begins to wake up to sheer volume of harassment online
Social media users want abusers to drop their veil of anonymity.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
May 29, 2020
Seeking kindness after a 'Terrace House' tragedy
The death of 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura gives new impetus to discussions about cyberbullying.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Oct 14, 2019
Ex-member of South Korean girl band f(x) who spoke out on cyber bullying found dead
A former member of top South Korean girl group f(x), who had spoken out against cyber bullying, was found dead Monday, police said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Jan 19, 2015
Bullying finds fertile ground in social media
Smartphones have become an essential tool for people of all ages, but they also pose serious challenges for parents and teachers trying to protect children from online abuse.

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