“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...
Being an Indian dance teacher in South Korea
In this interview, NOVAsia sat down with Noori Bak, a Korean Indian dance teacher who is currently running a...
The 4B Movement and Demographic Issue in South Korea
South Korea is known for having a robust culture with K-pop, K-drama, and K-food going viral around the world....
Beauty at a shifting point?
As time changes, is physical beauty still as prevalent in Korea’s hyper competitive society? How do beauty standards evolve...
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...
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:...
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...
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...