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Park Geun-hye
First Anniversary of Sewol Ferry Disaster Ends in Violence
By John Power
Mourners-turned-protestors clashed with police in Seoul on the first anniversary of the deadly accident.
Korean Politics: From Candidate To Saboteur
By Aidan Foster-Carter
Why do Korean politicians continually insist on splitting the vote?
South Korea's New Spy Chief Under Fire
By Steven Denney
The nominee to lead NIS is questioned for his patriotism and his perceptions of history.
China-Japan-South Korea Relations Inching Forward
By Shannon Tiezzi
A trilateral foreign ministers' meeting, the first in nearly three years, is scheduled for this March.
South Korea: Home to OECD’s Thickest ‘Glass Ceiling’
By Tae-jun Kang
South Korea must solve its deep-rooted gender bias problem.
What South Korea’s New Ambassador to China Must Do
By Sukjoon Yoon
Chinese concerns over South Korea’s security arrangements with Japan and the U.S. must be addressed.
Did Japan Just Change Its Attitude Toward South Korea?
By Tae-jun Kang
A change in Japan's official diplomatic language is causing a furor in South Korea.
The Perils of Korean Unification
By 38 North / Jennifer Lind
Any discussion of a united Korea’s economic future must consider the potential for a perilous and drawn-out transition.
South Korea’s Next Presidential Candidates
By Harry W.S. Lee
Already candidates are emerging for the next presidential elections.
The Future of South Korea's Welfare System
By Steven Denney
Both the South Korean people and the ruling party are unsure about the possibility of expanding welfare.
Anti-Park Geun-hye Faction on the Rise in South Korea's Legislature
By Steven Denney
President Park Geun-hye faces growing opposition from within her own political party.
Don't Expect Too Much From Inter-Korean Diplomacy
By Mina Pollmann
Seoul cannot agree to Pyongyang's terms without backing from the U.S. -- and that's unlikely to happen.