Opinion | The Failure of South Korea’s Democracy Seunghyun Nam Apr 11, 2022 Yoon Seok-youl — the candidate for the conservative PPP — was elected South Korea’s thirteenth president.
Ethnic Diversity in China: A Strategic Tool? Seunghyun Nam Mar 21, 2022 The Beijing Olympics opening ceremony showcased China's ethnic diversity, but it is more than just a message of…
How Fictional Is Squid Game? Lucas Brabant Nov 25, 2021 When considering both historical and present conditions in South Korea, it becomes clear that the show is providing…
An End-Of-War Declaration on the Korean Peninsula: Why Is It So Difficult? Seunghyun Nam Nov 15, 2021 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 Migrant Worker Darius Jamal Nov 5, 2021 As a migrant worker and visible minority, Ali Abdul's boss exploits him and Korean society treats him as a…
Emotion, Defection, and a South Korean Official’s Murder Ahrum Joy Kwak Nov 10, 2020 The killing has since become an emotional topic of discussion for South Korean political parties, the South Korean…
Right to Vote and Public Health: Elections in the Time of COVID-19 Eponine Howarth Jun 16, 2020 While elections face significant challenges during the time of COVID-19, it is of vital importance that they remain…
Gay and Afraid: What South Korea Taught Us About the Dangers of Contact Tracing Tim Rhydderch Jun 11, 2020 Having established the consequences of compulsory contact tracing on the LGBTQ+ community in South Korea, is this a…
Opinion | Cyclical Poverty and Class Solidarity in Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite Ximena Ramirez Villanueva Feb 19, 2020 Bong's cinematography is famous for condemning capitalism while portraying layers of vulnerability and…
The Other Side of the Miracle on the Han River. Andy S. Lee Jan 16, 2019 The lessons of South Korea’s developmental state should not be forgotten, as it reveals that economic development,…