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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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February 21, 2015
Self-Immolation Highlights Plight of South Korean Contract Workers
By Steven Denney
A worker at a South Korean tire factory set himself ablaze to protest the changing labor environment.
February 17, 2015
Modernization Theory and Uncritical Histories: A Review of South Korea’s Rise
By Steven Denney
A linear model for South Korea's economic development and foreign policy overlooks the messiness of history.
February 13, 2015
Big Challenges for Moon Jae-in and South Korea's Left
By Steven Denney
The election of a new leader will do little to solve NPAD's woes.
February 07, 2015
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.
February 03, 2015
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.
January 29, 2015
The Generation Gap on Korean Unification
By Steven Denney
Young South Koreans have a new sense of distance from North Korea -- and a corresponding apathy toward unification.
January 26, 2015
South Korea's Political Divisions on Display With Lee Seok-ki Case
By Steven Denney
Both the left and the right have a case in the Lee Seok-ki debate -- but both sides are overlooking crucial facts.
January 21, 2015
Truth, Human Rights, and Shin Dong-hyuk: A Moment for Consideration
By Steven Denney
The ramifications of a prominent North Korean defector admitting parts of his life story were fabricated.
January 12, 2015
In South Korea, Freedom of Expression Put to the Test
By Steven Denney
After the Charlie Hebdo attack in France, South Korea has decisions to make regarding free speech and national security.
December 31, 2014
South Korea’s New Labor Plan Looks to TV Drama
By Steven Denney
In trying to assist temporary workers, the government draws some inspiration from a popular TV character.
December 24, 2014
South Korean Supreme Court Dissolves Left-Wing Party
By Steven Denney
The ruling to dissolve the United Progressive Party may be bad for democracy in the short run, but could help progressive politics in the long run.
December 19, 2014
New Developments Mark North Korean Anniversary
By Steven Denney
The third anniversary of Kim Jong-il’s death has been accompanied by modest changes that have some observers hopeful.