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 […]
Society
Not Your Punchline or ‘Happy Ending’ – the Mediatization of Asian-American Identities and Hate Crimes
A protester holds a “hate has no place” sign during the We Are Not Silent rally. Image via AFP. On March 16, 2021, a white […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Longevity After The Necessity: The Need For Human Rights Protections During Contact Tracing In South Korea
Throughout history, there are moments in time that require extreme and unprecedented actions to combat them. These moments alter society’s current and past understanding and […]
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 […]