Prachi is 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
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.
Young South Koreans struggle to see a way forward
In a country with a history of protest, revolution and transformation, why are they losing hope in the possibility of progress?