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Station:
NHK World (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2012-04-06
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Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.
Next Episode is 'The Surge in South Korea's Foreign Workers' (Season 2026 Episode 12) and airs on 27 Mar 2026 11:30 (CDT).
S2026E9 - A New Stage for Taiwanese Puppetry
In Taiwan, traditional puppet theater is enjoying a resurgence, capturing the hearts of young fans, and finding new audiences through video and social media.
Air Date: 06 Mar 2026 10:30 (CDT)
S2026E10 - Defecting to Democracy: Myanmar
As Myanmar's civil war drags on, some soldiers are defecting, unhappy with the military's violent oppression of civilians. They are joining the fight for democracy from the country's border regions.
Air Date: 13 Mar 2026 11:30 (CDT)
S2026E11 - Fighting for Democracy: Young Voters in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has held its first general election since antigovernment protests in which 1,400 protestors were killed. We join young voters who carry on the will of those who lost their lives.
Air Date: 20 Mar 2026 11:30 (CDT)
S2026E12 - The Surge in South Korea's Foreign Workers
In South Korea, the labor shortage has caused a spike in foreign workers. Many of them work under harsh conditions, and grass-roots efforts are underway to ease tensions between foreigners and locals.
Air Date: 27 Mar 2026 11:30 (CDT)