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South Korea, US, Japan Cement Trilateral Response to North Korea’s Nuclear Threats

South Korea, US, Japan Cement Trilateral Response to North Korea’s Nuclear Threats

By Mitch Shin
The three countries discussed ways to strengthen their joint commitment in the face of North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats.  
BTS Member Jin Begins Military Duty at Front-line Boot Camp

BTS Member Jin Begins Military Duty at Front-line Boot Camp

By Hyung-jin Kim and Juwon Park
There are some exceptions built into South Korea’s conscription laws, but K-pop stardom is not among them.

US, South Korea, Japan Seek to Curb North Korea’s Illicit Cyber Activities

US, South Korea, Japan Seek to Curb North Korea’s Illicit Cyber Activities

By Niniek Karmini and Hyung-jin Kim
After a trilateral meeting, the governments vowed to "double down" on efforts to block Pyongyang's attempts to evade sanctions, including through cybercrime.

Dogs Gifted by North’s Kim Jong Un Resettle in South Korean Zoo

Dogs Gifted by North’s Kim Jong Un Resettle in South Korean Zoo

By Hyung-jin Kim
The dogs officially belong to the state, but former President Moon had taken them home before giving them up amid a dispute over financial support.

More South Korean Adoptees Demand Probes Into Their Cases

More South Korean Adoptees Demand Probes Into Their Cases

By Kim Tong-hyung
Seoul faces growing pressure to reckon with a child export frenzy driven by dictatorships that ruled the country until the 1980s.
South Korea’s Government Accused of Violating Labor Rights Amid Truckers’ Strike

South Korea’s Government Accused of Violating Labor Rights Amid Truckers’ Strike

By Chelsie Alexandre
The disruption caused by the truckers’ strike has led to an aggressive response from the Yoon administration, with no signs of successful negotiation. 

The Dark Side of K-Pop

The Dark Side of K-Pop

By Brandon Valeriano and Aleydis Nissen
Beneath the glittering surface image of K-pop idols lies the Dorian Grey-like heart of an industry that abuses and discards its trainees and stars.
The Public Safety Implications of the Itaewon Tragedy

The Public Safety Implications of the Itaewon Tragedy

By Chelsie Alexandre
The crowd crush disaster in Itaewon sparked anxiety over pervasive public safety concerns that South Koreans face daily.

The Implications of FTX’s Collapse for North Korea

The Implications of FTX’s Collapse for North Korea

By Troy Stangarone
For a regime that has become dependent on crypto to avoid sanctions and steal hard currency, FTX’s collapse couldn’t be more ill-timed.

Kim Jong Un Emphasizes Nuclear Development as North Korea’s ‘Ultimate Goal’

Kim Jong Un Emphasizes Nuclear Development as North Korea’s ‘Ultimate Goal’

By Mitch Shin
Kim continues to double down on the importance of the nuclear program for his country.

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong Slams Sanctions Measures

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong Slams Sanctions Measures

By Mitch Shin
After Kim’s statement belittling Yoon in August, this was her second discourteous statement toward the South Korean president.
Kim Jong-un’s Daughter and the ICBM

Kim Jong-un’s Daughter and the ICBM

By Atsuhito Isozaki
North Korea’s leader debuts his offspring, and sends a message.

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