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...
Yemeni Refugees in Jeju Island: Refugee Policy Gaps or a Cultural Clash?
Photo: Anti-refugee protesters in Jeju (Source: The New York Times) When five hundred Yemeni refugees arrived on Jeju Island...
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....
An Interview with Journalist Negar Mortazavi
Over a year after the passing of Mahsa Jina Amini, journalist and political analyst Negar Mortazavi sits down with...
Food Scarcity in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Work of a Local NGO to Provide Aid
Food Scarcity in the DPRK Access to food is an everyday concern for individuals living in the Democratic People’s...
Reconciliation Efforts and National Interest: A Conversation On Perceptions of Proper Motivation and Results
Behind every action is a driving intention and goal for results. No action or event simply appears but is...
The Olympic Truce Legacy: From Ancient Olympia to Pyeongchang and Beyond
Ancient Olympics and Olympic Truce According to the Ancient Greek myth, the Ancient Olympic Games began in 776 B.C....
Mission Impossible?: Refugees Seeking The Korean Dream
On August 26, nearly 400 hopeful Afghan refugees landed at the Incheon International Airport following the crisis in the...
Social Innovation in Europe and Asia: Exchange of Good Practices for Sustainable and Inclusive Societies
Exchange of good practices for sustainable and inclusive societies The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the...
Hibakusha: Contextualizing Japan’s Relationship with Nuclear Radiation
Introduction To Japan’s Relationship with Nuclear Radiation Across history, Japan remains a tragically unique case as the only country...