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...
What Kendo Says About Japan & Korea: A First-Hand Account of the 17th World Kendo Championships
The W.K.C. is held every three years. Its seventeenth edition was hosted by South Korea from the 12th to...
“We Can Do it” Korea’s Street Artists Send Message of Solidarity Amidst Pandemic Woes
Though South Korea prides itself on avoiding full lockdown, many artistic venues have been forced to reduce activities in...
We Need To Talk About Kimchi
Kimchi. The ubiquitous spicy fermented cabbage dish that haunts our lives in Korea. Some people love it. Some people...
Longevity After The Necessity: The Need For Human Rights Protections During Contact Tracing In South Korea
Throughout history, there are moments in time that require extreme and unprecedented actions to combat them. These moments alter...
Season 2, Episode 4: Indonesian Culture
NOVAsia: This is a two part episode! Episode 4 features four Yonsei University students, Ahmad Hidayat, Eunike Naira Taitira...
Season 2, Episode 3: A Conversation About Navajo Culture
NOVAsia: This is a two part episode! Episode 3 features Yonsei Undergraduate Exchange Student Ian Teller. In this episode...
Taking it Slow as Fast as Possible: The Irony of Korea’s “Slow” Consumption
A country home on a summer’s day. Birds are chirping, and a dog twists his ears toward the sound....
Season 2, Episode 2: Reacting to the US 2020 Election
NOVAsia: This was recorded on 2020/11/06, the USA President had not been announced at the time of recording. Season...