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Clint Work

Clint Work

Dr. Clint Work is fellow and director of Academic Affairs at the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI). KEI is registered under the FARA as an agent of the KIEP, a public corporation established by the government of the Republic of Korea. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Clint Work, Ph.D., is Fellow and Director of Academic Affairs at the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) and a Nonresident Fellow at the Stimson Center’s 38 North program.

His work is broadly focused on South Korea’s foreign and national security policy, political culture, U.S.-Korean relations, and U.S. foreign policy. More specifically, his doctoral research centers on U.S.-Korean relations under President Jimmy Carter and Carter’s abortive withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from South Korea. He has published his work in both academic and popular publications, including The Diplomat, Sino-NK, The Washington Post, Foreign Policy, 38 North, and the Peterson Institute for International Economics’ “North Korea: Witness to Transformation” page.

Follow him on Twitter: @clintwork1.

Posts by Clint Work
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March 03, 2018

What Trump's 'Trade Wars Are Good' Approach Means for South Korea

By Clint Work
U.S. pressure on Seoul over trade issues undercuts the need for cooperation on North Korea policy.
February 16, 2018

South Korea’s Domestic Political Divide on North Korea

By Clint Work
South Korea's liberals and conservatives have drastically different interpretations of North Korea's Olympic outreach.

February 10, 2018

Still No US Ambassador in South Korea

By Clint Work
With Victor Cha's nomination scrapped, Washington is no closer to filling a crucial position in its ally's capital.

February 02, 2018

What Do Younger South Koreans Think of North Korea?

By Clint Work
Moon's administration seems to have overestimated the young generation's appetite for outreach to North Korea.

January 20, 2018

What Experts Think of the Inter-Korea Talks

By Clint Work
Four long-time Korea watchers discuss what led to talks between North and South Korea, and what comes next.
January 05, 2018

North Korea's Olive Branch, South Korea's Dilemma

By Clint Work
How can the Moon administration respond to Kim Jong-un's outreach without alienating the United States?

December 29, 2017

North Korea: New Sanctions, Same Old Story

By Clint Work
Another North Korean missile test, another round of UN sanctions.
December 16, 2017

Trump Finally Taps Ambassador to South Korea

By Clint Work
Despite sky-rocketing tensions on the peninsula, the United States doesn't have an ambassador in Seoul.

December 09, 2017

Taboo No More? Abortion in South Korea

By Clint Work
Responding to a public petition, the Moon administration will take a close look at the current abortion ban.

December 02, 2017

North Korea's Latest Missile Test and South Korea's Response

By Clint Work
A look at the implications for the U.S.-South Korea alliance, and for Seoul itself.

November 18, 2017

South Korea and China Make Amends. What Now?

By Clint Work
Shortly after Trump came to South Korea, President Moon met with China's top leaders, solidifying a thaw in relations.
November 10, 2017

The View From Seoul: Trump’s Visit and the 'Illusion of Achievement'

By Clint Work
Beneath the positive headlines, Trump's visit reinforced South Korea's U.S. dilemma.

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