January 23, 2026

The unbearable lightness of being single Humans long for companionship

Kathleen Stock

21.03

Japan and South Korea are the ultimate frenemies They’re trapped by a bloody history

Oliver Jia

11.11

Sex strikes are hot again Women-only societies rarely thrive

Sarah Ditum

21.11

How to escape North Korea Defectors are often left traumatised

Ian Birrell

31.10

The colonial hypocrisy of Japan The nation still sees itself as the liberator of Asia

Eri Hotta

14.03

South Korea didn’t have an incel election All politicians exploit voters' grievances

Naama Kates

16.02

South Korea’s incel election Young conservatives claim to be victims of feminism

S. Nathan Park

24.11

Is the WHO inventing diseases? There's little evidence for 'internet gaming disorder'

Tom Chivers

13.10

We’re all playing Squid Game The appeal of class war isn't confined to South Korea

Dorian Lynskey

12.10

Is Korea preparing for war? Kim Jong-un is very good at getting what he wants

Elle Hardy

15.04

Nobody ever leaves North Korea London's 'Little Pyongyang' is still haunted by totalitarianism

Etan Smallman

19.06

The defector taking on Kim Jong-un Park Sang-hak is defying authorities in both North and South Korea to bring down the dictatorship

Ian Birrell