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...
Integration, Not Assimilation: What South Korea Can Learn from Singapore
In conversations about multiculturalism, Singapore often serves as a prime example of effective diversity management. Built on a mix...
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...
The Global Korea Puzzle: Foreign Talent on the Edges of the Economy
Visitors crowd the Global Talent Fair at COEX in Seoul (Source: Sanupin News) Fueled by its far-reaching culture and...
AI’s Integration into Higher Education: Korean Challenges amid Recent Crises
The ChatGPT logo. Source: The Chosun Daily. With the recent uncovering of massive cheating scandals at each of South...
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...
Housing in Crisis: Necessity or Luxury?
The buzziest topics these days all seem to have the word “crisis” attached to them. Cost of living crisis,...
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...