Korean Literature: The Black Sheep of Hallyu
In 2020 the novel At Dusk was long-listed for the National Translation Award. Written by Hwang Sok-yong and translated by Sora Kim-Russell, At Dusk joins Korean […]
Culture
Swinging With Seoul
A socially-distanced social dance. Video provided by Kirsten Lee. Seoul, South Korea. The city of K-POP, kimchi, and late night shots of soju. But there’s a […]
Rediscovering Ikigai: Japan’s Reevaluation of Individual Purpose
What is it that makes life worth living? What is it that drives you to keep moving forward and fuels your happiness? For many, finding […]
What Kendo Says About Japan & Korea: A First-Hand Account of the 17th World Kendo Championships
The W.K.C. is held every three years. Its seventeenth edition was hosted by South Korea from the 12th to 16th of September, 2018, and featured […]
Innovation in Travel During Covid: Why Korea Will be the Post-Pandemic Tourist Hotspot
Source: Korea Tourism Organization/ Rhythm of Korea, Gangneung At a time when travel almost came to a standstill last year, when overseas vacations were indefinitely […]
Season 2, Episode 5: Yonsei Students Discuss Hong Kong Cultural Past
Episode 5 features Yonsei International University student David Li. In this episode Li, who is from Hong Kong, discusses Hong Kong’s cultural past with members […]
“We Can Do it” Korea’s Street Artists Send Message of Solidarity Amidst Pandemic Woes
Though South Korea prides itself on avoiding full lockdown, many artistic venues have been forced to reduce activities in response to COVID-19. Theatres, galleries, and […]
We Need To Talk About Kimchi
Kimchi. The ubiquitous spicy fermented cabbage dish that haunts our lives in Korea. Some people love it. Some people loathe it. But as long as […]
Season 2, Episode 4: Indonesian Culture
NOVAsia: This is a two part episode! Episode 4 features four Yonsei University students, Ahmad Hidayat, Eunike Naira Taitira Putri, Kezia Tatyakirana, and Monica Livia […]
Season 2, Episode 3: A Conversation About Navajo Culture
NOVAsia: This is a two part episode! Episode 3 features Yonsei Undergraduate Exchange Student Ian Teller. In this episode Teller talks with members of NOVAsia […]