East-Asia – Area Committee

👻 Happy Spooktober IS-ers! 👻 We hope your midterms have been less scary than this 2000s movie “Battle Royale”! Nothing to do with Fortnite, everything to do with students being stranded on an island forced to fulfill missions…or else they die! Join us on November 3rd for this spine-chilling Japanese thriller, Read more…

Are you a learner of Mandarin Chinese and want to improve your speaking? Then, join our language café on December 2nd at 17:00, to snack and chat with native speakers! Spots are limited so make sure to book your tickets on time! 不见不散! 👤🍬☕🧋🍪👤 Are you a Korean or Japanese Read more…

🌷 Welcome back to campus IS-ers! 🌷 We're excited to announce the East Asia Committee's first movie night of the semester! Join us on February 28th at 8PM for this action filled Korean movie, based on a real-life story of a taxi driver from Seoul, who unintentionally becomes involved in the Read more…

 Hello ISers! It is officially spring!  We hope you are not too mad about losing an hour of sleep due to daylight savings time! Do you want a refreshing bubble tea to make up for it? Join the East Asia Committee for this bubble tea workshop on April 4th in the Read more…

💐Hello ISers!💐 Do you want to have extra knowledge about international politics? If so, in collaboration with the South and Southeast Asia Committee, EAC would like to invite you a lecture and discussion panel held by East Asia specialist Casper Wits and Southeast Asia expert David Henley. The topic of Read more…

Hello ISers 🌸 The East Asia Committee is back with its embassy visits! This time: Japan! The visit will take place on April 19th, at 2:30PM. We will meet up before hand and go to the embassy together via tram. We will be greeted by Minister Myochin, who will give Read more…

Are you ready to kick off the second semester with a fun and entertaining Chinese sports and martial arts movie? You are more than welcome to watch Shaolin Soccer ⚽ (2001) with the BASIS East Asia Committee on Thursday 15 February. The movie is about a former Shaolin monk who Read more…

🎬 Oldboy is a 2003 South Korean action-thriller film directed and co-written by Park Chan-wook. The movie follows Dae-Su, an obnoxious drunk, bailed from the police station by a friend. However, he's abducted from the street and wakes up in a cell where he remains for the next 15 years. When he suddenly gets Read more…

-This event is now full- Do you want to learn more about Taiwan and its diplomacy with the Netherlands and other countries? Join the BASIS East Asia Committee in a visit to the Taipei Representative Office in The Hague. For this event, a BASIS membership is required. Sign-up is mandatory Read more…

Come and join this once-in-a-lifetime event! The East-Asia committe is thrilled to welcome the NGO PSCORE on Campus the Hague. Not only will you have the unique opportunity to learn about North Korean Human rights abuses and internet freedom, but you will also hear a rare in-person testimony of Sugyeong Read more…

🌏 East Asia Committee & SIITAA Present: A Culinary Journey Across Asia! 🍛🍜 Join us for an exciting Pan-Asia Cooking Competition organized by the East Asia Committee and SIITAA. Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Asia as we explore delicious dishes from six countries! 📅 Date: 16th of October Read more…

Get Ready for an Epic Movie Night! 🎬 The BASIS East Asia Committee is rolling out the red carpet for a screening of To Live—a must-see journey through China’s fascinating past that’s packed with emotion, culture, and unforgettable history! Join us on November 7th, from 18.00 to 20:30, in room Read more…

Join us for an exclusive visit to the Japanese Embassy in The Hague! This special event offers a unique opportunity to learn about international relations and the intricate workings of the embassy. 📅 Date: 14th November⏰ Time: Meet at 13:45 (visit from 14:00-15:00) 📍 Meeting Point: In front of the Read more…

Explore the lasting impact of WWII on diplomacy in Germany & Japan: The Legacy of War in International Relations. Join Dr. Brian Shaev and Dr. Casper Wits for a comparative analysis of reconciliation efforts in Germany and Japan, examining how these histories shape current regional relations and peacebuilding efforts. 🗓 Read more…

✨ Join Us for a Powerful Discussion! ✨ Get an exclusive opportunity to hear from Uyghur activist Alerk Ablikim as he shares his journey, insights on Uyghur culture, and the political challenges faced by the Uyghur community. 🎤 What to Expect: 📜 Introduction to Uyghur Culture 📚 Stories of Activism Read more…

Join us for a unique opportunity to listen, learn, and ask questions about North Korea! 🔍 The Basis East Asia Committee is thrilled to welcome PSCORE once again to Wijnhaven, raising awareness about North Korea’s reality. 🇰🇵 This year, we have the honor of hosting two incredible defectors, Lee Young-Hyeon Read more…

  Movie Night 📽️🎬🇯🇵 Shoplifters ! Come join the East Asia committee for an evening of cinema with Shoplifters, the award-winning Japanese film by Hirokazu Koreeda. On the margins of Tokyo, a dysfunctional band of outsiders is united by loyalty, a penchant for petty theft and playful grifting.. 👀 Snacks Read more…

Join us for the visit of the Taipei Representative Office! On the 30th of April, join us for a visit of the Taipei Representative Office, to learn more about Taiwan and its international relations! Event Info: 📅 When? 30th of April 📌 Where?  Van Stolkweg 23, 2585 JM Den Haag 🕟 Read more…

Join the BASIS Cooking Club in collaboration with the East Asia Committee for a spectacular cooking competition featuring dishes from three countries: China 🇨🇳, Japan 🇯🇵, and South Korea 🇰🇷. Three teams will practice their language skills by using recipes in the original dish’s language. All language levels are welcome Read more…