A building where South Korean dissidents were interrogated and tortured by a powerful government agency is now home to a popular youth hostel.
Tag: Youth
Greta Thunberg Ends Her School Strikes After 251 Weeks
The climate activist, who has inspired young people around the world to demand action against climate change, graduated from high school on Friday in Sweden.
A Top Japanese Talent Agency Apologizes Amid Sexual Abuse Accusations
The chief executive of the agency said she had not been aware of the claims against the agency’s founder, despite years of them coming to light.
A Crucial Question in Thailand’s Election: Can You Criticize the King?
Liberal voters have intensified their scrutiny of the Thai monarchy in recent years. Conservatives have responded with a campaign to defend the institution at all costs.
Charles’s Coronation Brings Up Mixed Feelings About the British Monarchy
The divide in Bristol goes a long way toward explaining the substantial split in public opinion about the role the royals play in a modern Britain.
For King Charles, Coronation Day Is a Step on a Tightrope Walk
Britain’s head of state is said to want a more accessible, forward-looking and inclusive monarchy. It’s not an easy message to convey through golden relics and ancient rituals.
It’s OK to Be Single, the Church of England Says: So Was Jesus.
In a new report, a church commission looking at families and households called on society to “honor and celebrate singleness.”
For Many Young Voters, Biden’s Support of Drilling in Alaska Casts Pall
Despite his aggressive moves to try to slash greenhouse gas emissions, President Biden has angered young climate voters upset by a drilling project in Alaska.
The Young Muslims Challenging Islam’s Status Quo
A conservative religious movement, spread through social media, has taken hold among Indonesian youth. The government wants to curb its influence.
In China, Young People Ditch Prestige Jobs for Manual Labor
Some people who’ve walked away from China’s grueling corporate culture say it’s worth the financial sacrifice. “I was tired of living like that,” one said.