Asia’s impressive growth cannot be denied. From “miracle” to “peaceful rise,” various terminologies have been employed to make sense of the region’s multifaceted ascendance in the international order. Most notably, the “Asian century” remains a […]
At 10:28 PM on the evening of December 3rd, 2024 the South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared total martial law.[1] As I currently live in Seoul, I have been following every development with the utmost […]
Hate has become the norm of political emotions among young South Koreans, becoming a popular coping strategy against the harsh socio-economic realities many lived in. Such hate, for many young Korean men, is geared toward […]
On November 19th, 2024, the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy welcomed Professor Saadia M. Pekkanen for a talk titled “Japan’s Grand Strategy in the International Relations of Space.” Professor Pekkanen is the […]
With the impacts of climate change becoming more apparent year by year, politics across the world has increasingly focused on climate policy and addressing climate change. China, as the world’s largest emitter of carbon, is […]
In China’s rapidly evolving economy, the “996” work culture—working from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week—has emerged as a symbol of dedication and economic drive.[1] Once regarded as a badge of honor, […]
According to CNN Hong Kong, in 2022, the number of marriage registrations in China fell to its lowest level since 1979, accompanied by a population decline of 850,000 people. This trend speaks to the reality […]
In 2023, China’s population shrank by 2.08 million.[1] The reason was unambiguous: its total fertility rate is approaching 1 child per woman,[2] whereas 2.1 children per woman are needed to maintain a stable population.[3] For […]
Introduction The examinational hall has long been an arena for the struggle over who has access to the opportunity to gain knowledges and develop skills that enable financial success and social respect in East Asia. […]
The candidate from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won the 2024 Presidential election of the Republic of China (Taiwan) after fierce competition with its old rival, the Kuomintang (KMT), and the newly rising Taiwan People’s […]
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