Taiwan Starts Providing Free Period Products at Schools and Universities
To help end period poverty, Taiwan now provides free period products at school, universities, and several public venues.... Read more
East Asia
How Electric Vehicle Production Can Cause Upstream Biodiversity Loss
The increasing electric vehicle production has nowadays become the driver of habitat loss due to its source material.... Read more
In China, the Mogao Caves Suffer the Impacts of Climate Change
Researchers and scientists recently found that the Mogao Caves are threatened by unprecedented extreme rainfall after centuries of dry desert conditions.... Read more
Concerns Arise over Youth Unemployment in China
As the rate of youth unemployment in China rises, the government is putting out measures to tackle the issue.... Read more
New Bills Redefine Rape and Raise Japan’s Age of Consent
A new legislation was passed to raise Japan’s age of consent from 13 to 16 and brings new definitions for rape with an emphasis of the concept of consent.... Read more
Looking Into South Korea’s Air Quality Improvements
A recent report by the UNEP reveals progress in South Korea’s air quality, particularly in Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi regions.... Read more
5 Animal Conservation Efforts in Asia
We are facing a global biodiversity crisis due to climate change and human activities. To halt this, here are some animal conservation efforts in Asia.... Read more
Hyundai, Drop Coal: BTS ARMY Indonesia and KPOP4PLANET urge against new coal plant
BTS ARMY Indonesia and KPOP4PLANET published an open letter and a campaign titled ‘Hyundai, Drop Coal!’ to urge Hyundai to drop the partnership with Adaro that plans to build a new 1.1 GW coal power plant in North Kalimantan, Indonesia.... Read more
South Korea Rethinks the 69 Working Hours Plan
The government of South Korea recently introduced a 69 working-hours plan—and received unfavorable responses from the public.... Read more
The Potential and Power of K-pop Fandoms as Global Communities
K-pop is uniquely suited to birth grassroots communities with a high potential for power in sustainable development.... Read more