Prachi will be based in South Korea reporting on young people and changing attitudes in a country that has undergone remarkable social and political transformation in recent decades. A New York University anthropology graduate with a master’s in international relations from the University of Chicago, Prachi was most recently associate editor at World Politics Review.
Dispatches from Prachi Vidwans
A Seoul drag queen on a mission
A performer and activist who grew up alienated by South Korea’s conservative culture is working to build a diverse, accepting community.
In South Korea, an experimental school prioritizes happiness
Many believe reforming the demanding educational system requires changing the country’s very culture.
South Korean students still struggle under a draconian system
Recent reforms won’t be enough to transform education, many say.