Haley SonKimchi Diplomacy: The Second Wave of HallyuThe role of traditional Korean food and clothing, such as Kimchi and Hanbok, in promoting Korean culture is nothing new. But these icons…Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
Haley SonSpaceX: The Net Frontier Open to AlYou may be counting days for travel restrictions to ease so you can resume vacationing at your favorite resort, but how about aiming for a…Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
Haley SonA Mask-Free Summer: Will America Get ThereAcross the world, COVID-19 seems to be loosening its stranglehold, with the United States taking the lead in distributing vaccines. As of…Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
Haley SonThe Ups and Downs of Climate Change Policy: Where Do We Go From Here?The world breathed a sigh of relief when President-Elect Biden’s victory was announced, in particular, climate change activists, whose…Jan 30, 2021Jan 30, 2021
Haley SonWill It Ever End? COVID-19 and Past PandemicsSince 2020, one question has dominated the minds of people around the world: what will it take to finally end the COVID-19 pandemic? Some…Sep 28, 2020Sep 28, 2020
Haley SonHong Kong: “One Country, One System”?After one year of protests in Hong Kong, China’s latest security policy has made the fears of pro-democratic forces a reality. While China…Sep 6, 2020Sep 6, 2020
Haley SonBLM: A Modern Day Civil Rights MovementAs Martin Luther King Jr. said in 1963, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” This is one of the many sentiments from…Jul 23, 2020Jul 23, 2020
Haley SonICE Blocks Visas for International StudentsEarlier this week, The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released new guidelines that effectively force…Jul 23, 2020Jul 23, 2020
Haley SonThe North Korean Public: Not Our EnemyThe humanitarian crisis in North Korea has become hidden by politics and media perception. It deserves to be the center of our concerns…May 12, 2020May 12, 2020
Haley SonCOVID-19 and Stay-at-home Mothers in South Korea Draw Attention to Social NormsIn mid-February, the South Korean government closed schools nationwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All schools were postponed to early…Apr 22, 2020Apr 22, 2020