Asia Calling program 15 July 2017

"In South Korea, ideas about racial purity are being challenged as the country’s first black model rises to fame. Indonesia's up and coming metal band, Voice of Baceprot, is an unlikely trio. "

We take a ride through Afghanistan’s capital Kabul, where we get a taste for how the country’s tumultuous past has made it’s mark. With transportation and infrastructure lacking, and population now booming, it’s time to rebuild essential services.

In South Korea, ideas about racial purity are being challenged, as the country’s first black model rises to fame. 

We also meet Indonesia’s up and coming metal band: an unlikely trio of Muslim teenage girls, who are finding their voice through music.

• South Korea race
• Kabul development
• Kabul public transport
• Kabul infrastructure
• Indonesia music
• Voice of Baceprot
• Indonesia pluralism