Heather Chen

Senior Staff Writer, Asia

feminism

Young, Angry, Misogynistic, and Male: Inside South Korea’s Incel Election

Anti-feminism is at the forefront of this year’s Korean presidential election, with populist candidates mobilizing an army of angry young male voters.
Heather Chen
Junhyup Kwon
3.4.22
Anime

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Into Studio Ghibli

Navigating Hayao Miyazaki’s world can be overwhelming, but we got you covered.
Heather Chen
3.2.22
Ukraine

Critics Call Out ‘Racist’ Western Coverage of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

“This isn’t Iraq or Afghanistan… This is a relatively civilized, relatively European city,” one foreign correspondent in Kyiv said.
Heather Chen
3.1.22
Ukraine

Ukraine President Zelenskyy Says He’s Russia’s ‘Target No. 1’

Explosions rocked the capital early Friday morning, and a residential block was damaged as attacks intensified.
Heather Chen
2.25.22
human trafficking

Human Organs Harvested in a Lab for Fashion Designer, Brazilian Police Say

The package, sent to an Indonesian artist known for using human body parts in his work, contained a hand and packets of placenta.
Heather Chen
2.23.22
Winter Olympics

This Skier’s Penis Almost Froze Mid-Race at the Winter Olympics

The Finnish athlete said the pain was “unbearable” when he was finally able to warm his chilly appendage up.
Heather Chen
2.21.22
Singapore

Man Jailed for Punching Maid After She Said He ‘Ate a Lot’

Lawyers in Singapore argued in defence of Suriya Krishnan, saying he was “provoked” by his domestic helper from Myanmar.
Heather Chen
2.10.22
crocodile

Daring Rescue Op Successfully Frees Crocodile Trapped in Tyre for 6 Years

Villagers feared that the tyre would eventually choke the growing reptile.
Heather Chen
2.9.22
spying

Australian Embassy Worker Arrested Over Spy Cams Found in Women’s Bathrooms

The discovery raised questions about security and privacy in the government building.
Heather Chen
2.9.22
Smoking

Born After 2005? This Country Is Planning To Ban You From Buying Tobacco.

Malaysia has become the second country after New Zealand to announce plans to completely ban the sale of tobacco products to future generations.
Heather Chen
1.28.22
extremism

This Designer Wore a Far-Right Paramilitary Outfit to Paris Fashion Week

Indonesian designer Arnold Putra, who once made a bag out of a human spine, was photographed hanging out with the likes of Kanye West and Michèle Lamy.
Heather Chen
1.26.22
Singapore

Father Charged With Murder After 11-Year-Old Twins Found Dead in Canal

The deaths have shocked Singapore, with members of the public laying flowers and tributes at the spot where the twins were found.
Heather Chen
1.24.22
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