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31/03/2026

Over the decades, the conflict in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) has generated extensive violence, human rights violations, and large-scale displacement, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands becoming refugees. Despite various peace accords, the conflict remains unresolved, and the indigenous communities continue to fight for their rights and greater autonomy, while Indigenous women in particular face ongoing gender-based violence compounded by legal and structural obstacles to justice.

https://novasiagsis.com/between-impunity-and-silenced-voices-gendered-violence-in-bangladeshs-hill-districts/

Clashes in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of Bangladesh killed at least three people and injured dozens after the...

31/03/2026

Over the decades, the conflict in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) has generated extensive violence, human rights violations, and large-scale displacement, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands becoming refugees. Despite various peace accords, the conflict remains unresolved, and the indigenous communities continue to fight for their rights and greater autonomy, while Indigenous women in particular face ongoing gender-based violence compounded by legal and structural obstacles to justice.

27/03/2026

Why Is Gimbap Restaurant Disappearing?

The gimbap restaurant industry in Korea is experiencing a decline, with the number of shops decreasing in recent years. This trend is mainly driven by rising ingredient and labor costs, as well as strong competition from convenience stores. As restaurant gimbap becomes less affordable, many consumers are turning to cheaper and more convenient options available in convenience stores.

🔗 Check out the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vWoHkDXy5DA

#김밥

13/03/2026

Despite a rapid rise to prominence as a global fashion city and hub for contemporary street style, Seoul’s streets tell a story of contrast. Beneath this bold surface of global recognition lies a quiet rebellion: the art of tattooing. For years, tattoo artists in South Korea have been practicing their craft in underground spaces, behind unmarked studio doors. In 2025, as South Korea continues to redefine its cultural identity, the government has taken a decisive step toward change.

Read the full article here: https://novasiagsis.com/from-underground-to-mainstream-the-legal-rise-of-tattoos-in-south-korea/

Despite a rapid rise to prominence as a global fashion city and hub for contemporary street style, Seoul’s streets...

01/11/2025

The residents of Korea’s jjokbang — mostly seniors and low-income people — live with daily hardship.

Full version available on our Youtube channel. Link in bio.

#쪽방 #쪽방촌

31/10/2025

South Korea’s birth rate remains the lowest in the world, driven by a range of factors contributing to this alarming trend. From the financial pressures of raising children to the challenges of balancing career and family, many women face significant obstacles when deciding whether to have children. In this video, NOVAsia interviews Mira Lee, a visiting professor at Yonsei University and a leader in the HR field, to explore the reasons behind this phenomenon and get to know about her own suggestions on improving the situation of South Korea’s shrinking population.

31/10/2025

Despite government support, many South Korean women still face challenges in child rearing, leaving concerns unresolved.

Watch the full video, "Facing Decline: South Korea’s Struggle with Birth Rates and its Demographic Emergency", on our Youtube channel. Link in bio!

31/10/2025

Why do women in South Korea find it difficult to return to work after childbirth?

Watch the full video, "Facing Decline: South Korea’s Struggle with Birth Rates and its Demographic Emergency", on our Youtube channel.

#연세 #연세대학교 #국제대학원

31/10/2025

In South Korea, competition and academic pressure often begin at an early age. Does this intense environment contribute to the country’s declining birth rate?

Watch the full video on our Youtube channel to learn more. The link is also in our bio!

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31/10/2025

In Korea, there are many types of housing — from high-rise apartments and cozy villas to small one-room studios known as officetels. But hidden behind the modern skyline lies another kind of housing that few people truly know about — the jjokbang (쪽방), or “tiny room.” These cramped spaces, often just 5 to 7 square meters, are home to some of society’s most vulnerable people. How did jjokbang emerge? How did people start living in jjokbang, and what is life like there? To find out, we met jjokbang residents and experts who shared their stories.

Full version available on our Youtube channel. Link in bio.

Guest: Song Ahyoung, Jeon Ik-hyung, Jjokbang residents
Producer/Editor: Xinpei Luo
Assistant Editor: Jeehyun Ko, Fountine Zhao
Camera: Xinpei Luo
Music: “Expression” by Pold

#쪽방 #쪽방촌

30/10/2025

How does South Korea define homelessness? Why is it so hard to define what counts as a jjokbang? Here is a snippet of our interview with the Seoul Station Jjokbang Counseling Center Director.

Full video drops tomorrow on our Youtube Channel.

#쪽방 #쪽방촌

30/10/2025

How does South Korea define homelessness? Why is it so hard to define what counts as a Jjokbang?

Here is a snippet of our interview with the Seoul Station Jjokbang Counseling Center Director.

Full video drops tomorrow on our Youtube Channel 🎥

#쪽방 #쪽방촌 #연세대학교 #연세국제대학원