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A land famous for green tea and the martial art of tae kwon do, South Korea lies on a peninsula in southern Asia. Many small islands fill the waters off its coast, including the volcanic Cheju Island. Learn all about South Korea’s landscapes, the everyday life of its people, and the country’s history with North Korea.

The Contemporary South Asia podcast extends the mission of the journal by providing a forum for critical engagement with the social, political, economic, and cultural transformations shaping the region today. Drawing on cutting-edge scholarship published in the journal, each episode features conversations with researchers, practitioners, and commentators whose work illuminates the complexities of South Asian societies within global and historical contexts. Topics range from state formation, migration, and development to gender, environment, and cultural production. Through these dialogues, the...

Korea has a long, riveting history—it is also a divided nation. South Korea is a vibrant democracy, the tenth largest economy, and is home to a world-renowned culture. North Korea is ruled by the most authoritarian regime in the world, a poor country in a rich region, and is best known for the cult of personality surrounding the ruling Kim family. But both Koreas share a unique common history. Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo draw on decades of research to explore the history of modern Korea, from the late nineteenth century, Japanese occupation, and Cold War division to the present day.

South Asia Chat podcast series will feature conversations with analysts, academics and thought leaders on topical issues impacting South Asia.

What is it like to live in or visit South Korea? What makes South Korea’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of South Korean people.

Inspiring stories from people who live, work & travel across Southeast Asia. Raw & Unedited! Real adventures, budget tips, insider secrets & amazing tales of how backpacking changes lives! From the team behind SouthEastAsiaBackpacker.com, the essential resource for travel in the region. Print magazine to website, now podcast, South East Asia Backpacker is a 'travel diary for everyone'. Gap year travellers, empty nesters, remote workers, expats & digital nomads, if you love Southeast Asia, this podcast is for you! Presenter: Penny Atkinson. Music: Joyful Asia Explorations: Nhạc Nền Cho Vlog

Korea was one of the last countries in Asia to be visited by Westerners, and its borders have remained largely unchanged since it was unified in the seventh century. Though it is one of the world's oldest and most ethnically homogeneous states, Korea was not born in a vacuum. Geographically isolated, the country was heavily influenced by powerful China and was often used as a bridge to the mainland by Japan. Calling themselves as "a shrimp among whales", Koreans borrowed elements of government, culture, and religion, all the while fiercely fighting to maintain independence.

In this series, IFC showcases the stories and voices of female role models in primarily male-dominated climate-smart sectors to inspire and encourage other women in these industries. It underscores the role that South Asian women can play in the fight against climate change.

Dialoguing on South Asia, we explore the lives of its people, hear their stories and the histories of the land, discover its beauty and encounter its conflicts, complexities, and harmonies in a search for liberty, peace, and prosperity. Interacting with leaders, activists, academics, and common folk from the South Asian sphere about their work and their passions, their dreams and their life journeys, their immigrant experiences, advocacy efforts, religion, politics, and so much more with this, your host, journalist and author Pieter Friedrich. Hand in hand, we meet and stand with South Asia. ...

The South East Asia Travel Show is hosted by Gary Bowerman and Hannah Pearson. Each week, we discuss the hottest travel talking points in the 10 countries of ASEAN, and the influential travel markets of Asia Pacific and beyond.

As early as 2014, after the fall of Mosul, maps of ISIS showing a desire to take over South Asia started to appear on social media. But how far has that borne fruit? Or has it always been more of an ill-conceived chimera? One of the shortcomings of our understanding of ISIS in India-and indeed...

Join us on Welted Marigold where every episode unravels a captivating story filled with unexpected twists and gripping turns. Dive into the world of true crime, extraordinary incidents, and the remarkable lives of people who have faced the unthinkable. From unsolved mysteries that haunt the shadows of our society to awe-inspiring accounts of resilience in the face of adversity, we bring you tales that challenge perceptions and ignite curiosity. Each story offers a fresh perspective and a deeper understanding of the human experience, wrapped in suspense, or in awe that keeps you on the edge of...

Centre for Gender And Politics (CGAP) is a think tank based in India that contributes to a high-quality scholarship on the intersection of gender, politics and South Asia. We are a platform for researchers, policymakers and the public to engage in a positive discourse on furthering gender diversity in politics with contextual nuances of South Asia as a focus. Worth Asking podcast tackles gender equality with a focus on women in politics. We'll mix insightful interviews and thought-provoking discussions to explore the roadblocks women face and celebrate their rise to power.

‘Glass Eye: A Podcast on Visual Culture from South Asia’ talks to photographers, critics, publishers, educators and other professionals contributing to the evolution of contemporary visual culture, exploring the ways in which images shape our understanding of South Asia. Hosted by three visual artists - Adira Thekkuveettil, Akshay Mahajan & Kaamna Patel - it delves into the story of photographic practice in South Asia, exploring its unique concerns, vocabulary, and possible trajectories. This podcast has been made possible by PhotoSouthAsia & by Art South Asia Project's publications ...

Let’s talk… About Asia by looking deep into the stories unfolding on the world’s most populous continent. Each episode showcases the reportage of SCMP’s journalists across Asia and in-depth interviews with experts, putting context and analysis to current affairs.

The Next Monsoon examines how art and culture can help us navigate the uncertain future. From Cornell University’s South Asia Program, hosts Daniel Bass and Shavin Seneviratne look at contemporary cultural responses to climate change through visual arts, cinema, literature, architecture, and more in conversations with humanities scholars and practitioners. We investigate historical and contemporary works to understand our ever-changing relationship with the climate. Stay connected with us @SAPCornell on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram or by visiting our website https://bit.ly/SAPCornell

Talking Transformative Love is a podcast hosted by Loreto Sister, Jwan Kada ibvm. Featuring women and men from all aspects of the Mary Ward family, the series covers everything from faith and formation and the role of vocation and mission in our modern times to going where the need is greatest and the fight against injustice, and of course, our fearless foundress, Mary Ward.

A major new investigation into the Bhutto family, examining their influence in Pakistan from the colonial era to the present day.

This podcast brings together perspectives and voices from South Asia and Europe to foster conversations and connections about building a liberal world. Speakers from both regions discuss issues and exchange ideas on rights, business, politics, and democracy, with the aim of shaping a liberal future.

Eat Drink Asia is an award-winning podcast by the South China Morning Post that deep dives into the forgotten history of some of Asia's most popular dishes that have gone global. Discover the human story behind some of Asia's most loved foods, drinks and condiments with SCMP journalists, as they speak with chefs, restaurateurs and food experts from across the region.