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Asia

North Korea tightens restrictions; Fire in Indian COVID hospital; Korea bans end-of-year parties

Stranger’s Guide

A look at how COVID-19 is impacting life around the world.

  • Denmark
  • India
  • Italy
  • North Korea
  • South Korea
  • Public Health

Wrestling with Tourism in Angkor Wat

Jacob Sims

As COVID forces a global shutdown on tourism, locals who rely on the industry face a precarious future

  • Asia
  • Cambodia
  • Public Health
  • Tourism
  • Travel

9 Korean Films You Don’t Want to Miss

Stranger’s Guide

“Once you overcome the one-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films."

  • Asia
  • South Korea
  • Culture
  • Film

How South Korea is Beating COVID

Stranger’s Guide

From mask vending machines to a general culture of responsibility

  • Asia
  • South Korea
  • Public Health

During COVID-19, the World Watches South Korea

E. Tammy Kim

For Korean Americans, it’s a bittersweet moment as Seoul succeeds while Washington flounders

  • Asia
  • South Korea
  • National pride
  • Public Health

K-pop Music Goes Global

Stranger’s Guide

The business of making an idol

  • Asia
  • South Korea
  • Music

No Country for Solo Women?

Akanksha Singh

Gender equality in the world of travel has a long way to go

  • Asia
  • India
  • Gender
  • Safety
  • Travel

Readings

Smoke-stained Walls of the Standing Bar

  • Asia
  • Japan
  • Drink
  • Fishing

Are Delhiites being taken for a ride?

Akanksha Singh

The Delhi government’s pink ticket scheme lets women ride for free—but not everyone is pleased

  • Asia
  • India
  • Gender
  • Transportation

Indomie Nation

Nithin Coca

Indonesia's obsession with Instant Noodles

  • Asia
  • Indonesia
  • Food

Diversity in Jakarta

Nithin Coca

Ethnic enclaves are alive in one of Asia’s biggest megacities

  • Asia
  • Indonesia
  • Culture
  • Diversity

The Stray Dog and the City

Meher Mirza
  • Asia
  • India
  • Animals
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