In the Age of AI: Deepfake Crisis in South Korea
Deepfakes—AI-generated images, audio, or videos that realistically portray individuals saying or doing things they never did, have moved beyond...
Between Impunity and Silenced Voices: Gendered Violence in Bangladesh’s Hill Districts
Clashes in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of Bangladesh killed at least three people and injured dozens after the...
Beyond Borders: Marriage Migration and Multiculturalism in South Korea
South Korea is facing a demographic challenge unlike any it has faced in its modern history. The country’s fertility...
Understanding the Housing Issues for Migrant Workers in South Korea
Migrant workers harvesting and packaging vegetables in a greenhouse in South Korea, Source: The New York Times Introduction The...
Jjokbang Part 2: What Keeps This System Alive and How Change Begins
Jjokbangs reveal an overlooked side of urban life in Korea, shaped by economic hardship, aging, and limited housing options....
The History and Persistence of Jjokbang: Tales of Two-Cities within One
Real estate and its increasing cost have been a topic of discussion globally, especially when it comes to megacities...
Forgotten Corners of Korea: A Glimpse into Seoul’s Smallest Homes
In Korea, there are many types of housing — from high-rise apartments and cozy villas to small one-room studios...
Is Korea Ready for an Anti-Discrimination Law in 2025?
Source: Korea Ministry of Education During his successful election campaign in early 2025, current South Korean President Lee Jae-myung...
[HRH x NOVAsia] LGBTQ+ in Korea and India
In this episode, we are joined by two special guests Pilgyu, an activist at Beyond the Rainbow Foundation, and...
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....