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David Volodzko

David Volodzko

David Volodzko is the national editor for The Korea JoongAng Daily, the sister paper of The International New York Times in South Korea.

David Volodzko is the national and sports editor for the Korea JoongAng Daily, the sister paper of The New York Times in South Korea. He has appeared on Huffington Post Live, discussing China’s illegal logging industry, and his writing has been published with The Wall Street Journal, Vice, South China Morning PostGlobalPost, The Jamestown Foundation, openDemocracy and The Washington Monthly, among others. He is a former university lecturer at Soongshil University, Seo Kyeong University, and Cheongju National University of Education. He tweets @DavidVolodzko and is the author of the blog Mogu Gallery.

Posts by David Volodzko
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December 10, 2015

China's Attack on Feminism? Not Quite.

By David Volodzko
The complicated outlook for women's rights in China.
December 07, 2015

China and Africa: The Great Debate

By David Volodzko
The pros and cons of China's presence in Africa.

November 27, 2015

The Consequences of China's Obsession With Stability

By David Volodzko

November 23, 2015

China's Own 'Double Standard' on Terrorism

By David Volodzko
China continues to lump terrorist groups and peaceful activists together -- and to censor media coverage of both.

November 16, 2015

Torture in China: A Vicious Cycle

By David Volodzko
Reports from human rights groups paint a dark picture of the use of torture in China's legal system.
November 07, 2015

The US and China: Actions and Reactions

By David Volodzko
Both countries are guilt of contradictory actions -- and of being deliberately provocative.

October 31, 2015

China’s Meritocracy Vs. Western Democracy

By David Volodzko
Is China's meritocracy actually a better alternative to Western-style democracy?
October 19, 2015

Feminism With Chinese Characteristics

By David Volodzko
China is making progress on women's issues, but anyone trying to publicize remaining issues faces a serious backlash.

October 17, 2015

China’s Addiction to Counterfeiting

By David Volodzko
Despite efforts from the government, China remains the world leader in knock-offs.

October 13, 2015

China's Newest National Symbol

By David Volodzko
China's new Nobel Prize winner has a story that nicely echos the nation's rise.

October 06, 2015

China's Greatest Painting Is Back in the Limelight

By David Volodzko
Zhang Zeduan's masterpiece is on display for the first time in 10 years.
September 28, 2015

China’s Role in the Syria Crisis, Revisited

By David Volodzko
A look at history proves China's leading role in arming the Assad regime, thus contributing to today's civil war.

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