From Underground to Mainstream: The Legal Rise of Tattoos in South Korea
Despite a rapid rise to prominence as a global fashion city and hub for contemporary street style, Seoul’s streets...
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The North Korea Issue: Where Inter-Korean Relations Stand under the Lee Jae Myung Administration
Thirty days after the election, President Lee Jae-myung discussed inter-Korean relations at a press conference. Source: Korea.net President Lee...
Climate Change and Migration: The Role of International Law in This Emerging Issue
Nukunonu Atoll seaside, one of the regions of the world vulnerable to the impact of climate change. Credit:...
“I Love My Body”: Hwasa and Female Empowerment in K-Pop and Korean Society
As an idol, K-pop singer Hwasa is no stranger to the public eye. Since her debut in 2014, Hwasa...
English Fever in South Korea
English is considered the first world language, with the most widespread use in international trade, diplomacy, popular entertainment, international...
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...
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...
The Age of “Diss-information”
In May 2023, Aboriginal-Australian journalist, Stan Grant, resigned from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation after receiving racial abuse for his...
Hallyu Wave and Its Influence In Japan
On Oct. 31, 2023, the Sumida Triphony Hall in Tokyo was ringing with Korean music, marking the 10th anniversary...
East Asian Heritage Feud: Unpacking the South Korea-Japan rift over UNESCO gems
Weathered-down concrete structures and lush greenery trails, gradually reclaimed by the sea. Waves, battling against the sound of silence....