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How Fictional Is Squid Game?
When considering both historical and present conditions in South Korea, it becomes clear that the show is providing…
Celebrities, Felons, and Cronyism: What is Wrong With…
Given the current state of elections in the country, I cannot help but ask myself: what is wrong in the…
An End-Of-War Declaration on the Korean Peninsula: Why…
South Korean President Moon Jae-in urges nations to come together to declare an end to the Korean War.
“Squid Game” and Human Rights: The Life of a…
As a migrant worker and visible minority, Ali Abdul's boss exploits him and Korean society treats him as a…
The Banning of ‘Sissy Boys’: A Push for the…
What China's new policy on effeminate male celebrities can tell us about the CCP's push for a return to…
Sapporo’s Marriage Equality Ruling: A Beacon of Hope for…
In choosing to rule in favour of the plaintiffs, the Sapporo District Court is signalling that while the…
China-US Anchorage Summit: A Bitter Start for the New…
Though it is nominally different, the Biden administration has basically maintained most of Trump’s China policies.…
Hostage Diplomacy: The Canada-China Prisoner’s…
Over two years later, the Huawei executive and the two Michaels remain stranded in ongoing legal proceedings in one…
Japan’s Nuclear Question: The Impossible…
It seems that nuclear power production, while extremely beneficial if handled properly, is nearly impossible to…
Tsai Ing-Wen’s Political Dilemma Between Beijing…
While the world is focusing on rejuvenating their economies and handling COVID-19, Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen's…
Olympic Boycotts: Counterproductive or Moral Necessity?
Increased tensions with Western countries and recent revelations about the persecution of China’s Uyghur population…
Climate Change in the Developing World: The Drowning of…
Often called the world’s fastest sinking city, Jakarta - Indonesia’s capital and most populated urban area - sinks…