Nicole de Souza
![Nicole de Souza](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/desouza.jpg)
Biography
Publications
Nicole de Souza is a freelance writer and audio content creator with a Masters of Journalism degree from the University of Melbourne. Her work has been featured in places such as VICE, ABC and All The Best.
![K-drama takes a dark turn](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1307124639BTS%20HI%20RES.jpg?itok=SCn_lA5p)
K-drama takes a dark turn
How K-pop and K-culture pose a threat to Kim Jong-un’s rule
![Cut! How Hollywood self-censors on China](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1223723801.jpg?itok=a7Qcjubb)
Cut! How Hollywood self-censors on China
The Disney remake of Mulan has put Hollywood in an uncomfortable spotlight of its own.
![The Nth Room case and modern slavery in the digital space](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/jonah-pettrich-V-dfcNnb9OU-unsplash.jpg?itok=A9M_P8to)
The Nth Room case and modern slavery in the digital space
South Korea is again confronted by an example of women being exploited – and the global challenge of misused technology.
![The K-Pop sex and drugs scandal sweeping South Korea](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1130617472.jpg?itok=_CRbFDQE)
The K-Pop sex and drugs scandal sweeping South Korea
It started with Big Bang and has spiralled into an ever-widening controversy, with privilege and misogyny at the heart.
![Rap song sparks a gender conversation in South Korea](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1054090296.jpg?itok=SJtcUJYG)
Rap song sparks a gender conversation in South Korea
The lyrics criticise the #metoo movement and question why women aren’t required to enlist in the military.
![Idols in South Korea and Japan](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-469277817-min.jpg?itok=d9pPArug)
Idols in South Korea and Japan
A reality TV contest for pop music contestants from South Korea and Japan has an undertone of national competition, too.
![Jonghyun and depression in South Korea](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-901402342%20copy.jpg?itok=nhDVvPkF)
Jonghyun and depression in South Korea
The death of a K-pop star has focused attention on the high rate of suicide in South Korea.