Letter From Seoul

K-drama drives 'awakening' on autism in South Korea

The K-drama, starring Park Eun-bin, is about a rookie lawyer with autism spectrum disorder. PHOTO: AFP
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SEOUL - An unlikely South Korean drama serial has got my daughter hooked, prompting her to watch three episodes in a row.

That's quite a stretch for a 12-year-old who normally gets her TV kicks from Korean zombies running amok, wreaking havoc.

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