Imagine a deep wound, one that’s been festering for over four decades, and instead of healing, it’s being poked and prodded with painful accusations and outright lies. That’s essentially what’s happening to the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement in South Korea. This historic uprising, a pivotal moment where ordinary citizens bravely stood up against a brutal military dictatorship, continues to be a source of national pride and deep sorrow. Yet, despite a law specifically designed to protect its integrity, a disturbing surge in online misinformation and outright slander is twisting the truth and inflicting fresh pain on those who lived…

It’s like a whisper, growing louder with each passing day. A whisper about something that could save lives, change the course of an epidemic, and offer hope where there’s often been despair: an HIV vaccine. But just as the promise of this vaccine shines brightly, so too does the shadow of doubt and misinformation. Our journey through countless studies, both published and those hidden in plain sight, has unveiled a landscape of concerns that could, quite literally, make or break the success of this vital public health tool. We’ve heard the worries from people participating in clinical trials, and general…