K-Protest: Witnessing the 2024 “Lightstick” Movement
Having enjoyed a surge in global popularity over the past few years, more attention than ever was given to...
I Witnessed History Unfold: South Korea’s 2024 Martial Law Protests
After President Yoon declared an emergency martial law on December 3rd, 2024 around 11pm KST, a pivotal moment in South...
South Korea’s Chip Industry and the Rising US-China Competition
From smartphones to LED light bulbs, we have silently encircled our life with computer chips. The chip – also...
International students try Chinese snacks for the first time
In this video, Yonsei international students tried Chinese snacks for the first time, where they not only experienced new...
South Korea’s Medical School Expansion – Cure Worse than the Disease?
On Feb. 20, thousands of trainee doctors in major South Korean hospitals staged a walkout to protest the government’s...
NOVAsia Is Hiring: Call For Applications and Contributors for Fall 2024!
NOVAsia is Yonsei GSIS’s very own student-run magazine, publishing articles and videos on international trends related to politics,...
NOVAsia Reviews: Unmasking Korean Patriotism and Militarised Modernity in South Korean Cinema
The 2023 cinematic year in Korea ended with two movies portraying Korean military history: “12.12: The Day” (alternative title:...
Cambodia’s Balancing Act: South Korea’s role and China’s influence
In November 2022, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol visited Cambodia for the first time to participate in the Association...
Moving Back Home After Grad School in Korea
In this interview, Meng Meng Zhou, a Yonsei GSIS student in her last semester, reflects with NOVAsia about her...
Behind the Campaign: The Material Culture of Electioneering in Korea
On the 10th of April 2024, the 22nd legislative elections set the stage for the next four years of...