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Steven Denney
Steven Denney is a doctoral student in the department of political science at the University of Toronto. He is the managing editor of the research site Sino-NK and holds an MA in Global Affairs and Policy from Yonsei University. Steven’s research interests span two fields: politics and society of Korea and political culture. The former interest speaks to his inner Koreanist while his disciplinary training drives the latter.
Follow him on Twitter: @StevenDenney86.
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October 16, 2015
South Korea's Other History War
By Steven Denney
South Korea reverts to its old system of state-produced history textbooks, sparking a national debate.
October 03, 2015
South Korea’s Opposition Gained Ground in September
By Steven Denney
Despite intra-party feuds, both the NPAD and its leader, Moon Jae-in, received a popularity boost last month.
October 02, 2015
Is South Korea's Liberal Opposition Party About to Split?
By Steven Denney
Rumors of a new party forming in the NPAD's traditional stronghold continue to swirl.
September 25, 2015
Is South Korea Now 'Hell Chosun'?
By Steven Denney
The idea of Korea as "Hell Chosun" captures a creeping sense of futility among young South Koreans.
September 17, 2015
The Mixed Legacy of a South Korean Dictator
By Steven Denney
Polling data suggests South Koreans approve of Park Chung-hee himself, but disapprove of the system he used to rule.
September 10, 2015
South Korea's Migrant Workers in the Public Eye
By Steven Denney
The hardships faced by foreign workers in South Korea are slowing gaining more public attention.
September 04, 2015
South Korea's Economic Dependence on China
By Steven Denney
South Korea's export woes show just how dependent its economy is on markets abroad -- especially China.
August 28, 2015
South Korea's Militarization, as Seen on Facebook
By Steven Denney
Younger South Koreans tend to be "national security conservatives," and their social media posts reflect this.
August 22, 2015
Relax, the Korean Peninsula Is Not on the Brink of War
By Steven Denney
South Korea’s brinkmanship-born pragmatism doesn’t support war, but it does suggest changing attitudes toward the North.
August 15, 2015
Twitter Says: South Koreans Not Satisfied with Abe’s Speech
By Steven Denney
The initial response on social media was overwhelmingly negative.
August 13, 2015
South Korea's Next Growth Frontier: Fintech
By Steven Denney
Regulators in South Korea are hoping to nurture growth in the rising financial technology industry,
August 07, 2015
Understanding Economic Change in North Korea
By Steven Denney
How will North Korea's economic changes impact the country’s political and social future?