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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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Since its beginning in 1995, Columbus’s Asian Festival has grown into one of the major Asian cultural festivals in the United States. Every year, countless visitors come to Franklin Park to enjoy…
The Institute for Japanese Studies hosted an engaging lunch session with DEALL alumnus Dr. Seth Goss of Emory University on April 20th, bringing together graduate students from East Asian Studies…
“Where am I to go now…” In the aftermath of the Gyeyujeongnan coup (1453), the young King Yi Hong-wi, having been dethroned, is sent into exile. In a remote mountain village in Yeongwol,…
Almost 7,000 miles separates Korea and Ohio, but a visiting scholar in the East Asian Studies Center is working to make the cultures of these places closer than ever.
Soon Ho Kim arrived on…
The East Asian Studies Center is proud to announce that current MA student, Justin This, has been awarded a Blakemore Fellowship. This prestigious award will allow Justin, currently finishing his…
Spring Returns: Pansori in Ohio
Pansori is one of Korea’s most powerful and enduring forms of Intangible Cultural Heritage. A single performance can last anywhere from two to…
The Taegeukgi: Flying Farther and Brighter
When walking around the United States, the American flag naturally comes into view. It can be seen in front yards, on school grounds, on…
The Institute for Chinese Studies at The Ohio State University hosted a two day academic workshop for graduate students from Ohio State and Indiana University. The workshop featured open dialogue…
Korean Heritage: Columbus’s Hope: The Continuing Journey of Korea on Stage
In American society, Korean culture is no longer a temporary trend but a…