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Written by Aubrey Willis, EASC intern

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of sitting down with Professor Yehji Jeong, a new addition to The Ohio State University’s History…

Chinese lion
By Chris White

Ohio State's Institute for Chinese Studies and Indiana University’s East Asian Studies Center invite applications from Master’s and PhD students based at either university whose work is based in…

By Soon Ho Kim

October 9 is Hangeul Day, a day to celebrate King Sejong's introduction of Hunminjeongeum. Hangeul is the writing system used to write the Korean language. It is part of everyday life in…

By Soon Ho Kim

One word I often hear while living in the United States is “wellness.” In parks and on walking paths, I often see people walking or running. Many people are also interested in yoga,…

EASC fall 26 interns
By Chris White

EASC is excited to announce the new cohort of five interns for the Autumn 2026 semester. Learn more about the interns and their interests in East Asia!

Aki Emery (far left) is majoring in…

Taekwondo
By Soon Ho Kim

Sports have a special power to bring people together. When big events like the Olympic Games or FIFA World Cup take place, people from different countries and cultures watch and cheer together…

Bangudae Petroglyphs
By Soon Ho Kim

Old Man's Cave in Hocking Hills, Ohio, is one of the region's most remarkable natural heritage sites. Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, the Blackhand Sandstone has been shaped by water and…

By Soon Ho Kim

The role of the Korean language in the United States has changed significantly in recent years. In the past, Korean was mainly studied by scholars of Korean Studies and students specializing in…

By Soon Ho Kim

The last Monday of May in the United States is Memorial Day. Much like Korea's Memorial Day, it is a day set aside to remember those who gave their lives in military service. Across the country,…