“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...
Insights on the Quebec Delegation in Seoul
The province of Quebec established numerous delegations, bureaus and trade offices in 20 countries including South Korea. Working in...
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...
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 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...
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....
Expanding Regional Flight: fleeing and flying from the province to Seoul
South Korea is in crisis. A demographic crisis. A crisis that has become so mundane that parallels are being...