Behind Closed Doors: The Paradox of Korea’s Hidden and Public Crimes
On March 31st, 2021 a young man was tied up naked inside a bathroom located in Yeonnam-dong, one of...
Countering Oppressive Ideologies: Reasons Why India Cannot Write off Liberal Arts and the Social Sciences
Source: DNAIndia In today’s digital era, where information is at everyone’s fingertips, one thing lacking in cyberspace may be...
The Peninsula’s No.1 Korean Wishes to Tell You, “Don’t be Lonely”
“Don’t be lonely, don’t be lonely My friend Don’t be hurt, don’t be hurt My friend” (Lyrics from No.1KoreaN's...
Series 3, Episode 4: What Makes a “Family” in South Korea? Yonsei Students Discuss Adoption and Single Mothers
Season 3, Episode 4: features one guest from Yonsei University, Erin Underwood. In this episode Underwood speaks with Yonsei University’s...
Myanmar in 2021 Bears Striking Resemblance to South Korea in the 1980s
Myanmar nun pleads with police to stop bloodshed. Image via Mashable SE Asia. This article was originally posted...
Is there a Silver Lining in the Plight of Multi-Ethnic Children Against Bullying in Korea?
Source: Korea Joongang Daily The year 2021 started off on a rather tumultuous note for several celebrities and athletes...
Korean Literature: The Black Sheep of Hallyu
In 2020 the novel At Dusk was long-listed for the National Translation Award. Written by Hwang Sok-yong and translated by...
Not Your Punchline or ‘Happy Ending’ – the Mediatization of Asian-American Identities and Hate Crimes
A protester holds a “hate has no place” sign during the We Are Not Silent rally. Image via AFP....
Swinging With Seoul
A socially-distanced social dance. Video provided by Kirsten Lee. Seoul, South Korea. The city of K-POP, kimchi, and late night...
Rediscovering Ikigai: Japan’s Reevaluation of Individual Purpose
What is it that makes life worth living? What is it that drives you to keep moving forward and...