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John Power
John Power is a journalist who has been based in Seoul, South Korea since 2010.
John Power is a journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to that, he was in Seoul, South Korea from 2010-2016. His work has appeared in The Christian Science Monitor, The Daily Mail, NK News, Sisa-In Magazine, UCA News, Asian Geographic and The Korea Herald. Follow him on Twitter @John_F_Power.
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October 17, 2015
Park’s US Visit Highlights Balancing Act With China
By John Power
South Korea's relationships with China and the United States make for tricky diplomacy.
October 06, 2015
When Will North Korea's Next Satellite Launch Be?
By John Power
A launch on October 10 looks unlikely, but we may not have to wait much longer.
September 25, 2015
Infamous Murder Case Shines Light on Korean Justice
By John Power
A 1997 murder case be will brought to trial (again) in South Korea's unique justice system.
September 18, 2015
How Many Nukes Does North Korea Have?
By John Power
Pyongyang confirmed that its nuclear facility is back online, but there's still a lot we don't know about the program.
September 11, 2015
How Popular Is Kim Jong-un?
By John Power
A new report attempts to gauge what North Koreans actually think of their leader.
September 04, 2015
Is China Tilting Toward South Korea?
By John Power
The big parade in Beijing symbolized how the two Koreas' relations with China have diverged recently.
August 25, 2015
South Korea Spins North Korea’s Non-Apology
By John Power
South Korea says the North apologized for the landmine incident. But did it?
August 20, 2015
After North Korean Shelling, Another Look at South Korea's 'Trustpolitik'
By John Power
August 17, 2015
Did Kim Jong-un Execute Another Minister?
By John Power
The rumors of a vice premier's execution are based on a single, anonymous source. How plausible is the report?
August 06, 2015
Symbol of Inter-Korean Reconciliation Visits North Korea
By John Power
Can the wife of former president Kim Dae-jung spark a breakthrough in inter-Korean relations?
July 31, 2015
How Is North Korea's Economy Doing?
By John Power
A recent report suggests North Korea's economy is making progress. Can we know for sure?
July 23, 2015
Donald Trump’s Problem With the US-Korea Alliance
By John Power
The Republican presidential candidate accuses South Korea of free-riding on the U.S. military.