Housing in Korea | Part 1: The Risks of Banjihas
What are Korean “banjihas” and why did they become such a central topic within South Korea’s urban landscape? Following the major flood in Seoul in […]
Society
From Tradition to Taboo: The Evolution of Quirky Jobs in the Modern Era
The landscape of the perennially dynamic job market has been witnessing a fascinating shift in the nature of jobs that have emerged and gained popularity […]
(Re)turn to the Motherland: Overseas Koreans’ experiences in South Korea
The Korean school I attended in the Netherlands did not offer classes for the last year of high school. Students were expected to be in […]
The Hagwon Phenomenon: Student Perspectives on Korean Cram Schools
In this mini-story, NOVAsia sat down with Do Hwi Choi and Hyunsoo Kim to discuss their views on the Korean Hagwon system. They reflect on […]
Beyond Representation: Towards a Liberatory Asian American Politics
Asian Americans, Everywhere All At Once Asian Americans have long been plagued by the “perpetual foreigner” stereotype. Regardless of how many generations your family has […]
Being a K-influencer: Working for the Korea Tourism Organization
As the Korean Wave gains in popularity all around the world through various media platforms and cultural products , the country has became a destination […]
What goes in, must come out: The Baby Box and the issue of child abandonment in South Korea
Critically acclaimed and winning the Jury Award at the 2022 edition of the Cannes Film Festival, the film Broker by Hirokazu Kore-eda is a story […]
Traveling while Transgender
Traveling is a stressful experience for most, but transgender individuals are often subjected to uncomfortable and even dangerous situations due to their gender identity. In […]
Everything Ethnic, Immigrant & Asian, All at Once: Decoding the trends of the Oscar Awards in recent years
The 95th Academy Awards held on March 13, 2023 took the world by a storm as it conferred Oscars to the eminent works of Asian […]
Why the West Needs Korea: The Orientalist roots of Brainwashing
Introduction: “Forgive them, for they know not what they do” To the West, North Korea is a country antithetical in every way to the liberal […]