When Lightning Struck Twice
In 1945, Ayano Hirashima survived the bombings of both Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Eighty years later, she recounts the terrifying ordeal and its aftermath
The Lady Macbeth of South Korea
Her husband imposed martial law for her, and she’s been accused of using black magic to help him—but is Kim Keon-hee more innocent flower than serpent?
Rocket Woman
The most powerful politician in North Korea might not be “little rocket man” but his gatekeeper, chief adviser, and sibling, Kim Yo-jong
Going Seoul-O
Boy band BTS has generated billions for the South Korean economy, but after nine nonstop years, its members are “exhausted” and ready to pursue separate careers
Multi-Player Movement
How the bobbleheaded critters of Nintendo’s Animal Crossing became enemies of the Chinese state
Imaginary Girlfriend
In Japan, holographic women are heralding the era of digisexuality
