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Steven Denney

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.

Posts by Steven Denney
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October 20, 2014

South Korea’s Coast Guard Is Here to Stay

By Steven Denney
The recent incident with Chinese fishermen has nullified President Park's pledge to abolish the ROK Coast Guard.
October 14, 2014

Nature or Nurture: What Makes A Person 'Korean'?

By Steven Denney
In South Korea, there is a lot of talk about embracing multiculturalism, but few indications of actually doing so.

October 10, 2014

America's Militarization of Trade

By Steven Denney
In South Korea and elsewhere, the U.S. has offered security for trade.

October 07, 2014

Surprise! South Korea’s Legislature Is Actually Doing Its Job

By Steven Denney
After being in a “vegetative state” for months, the South Korean National Assembly has begun passing laws again.

October 02, 2014

South Korea Needs a Welfare State

By Steven Denney
As a developed country, the South Korean government must do more to make the economy fair for all.
September 28, 2014

A New History of the Korean War

By Steven Denney
In The Korean War: An International History, Haruki Wada raises the bar on diplomatic histories of the conflict.

September 27, 2014

Kim Jong-un and the NPAD: A Tale of Two Absences

By Steven Denney
There’s been some notable no-shows on the Korean Peninsula this week.
September 20, 2014

The Tyranny of the Minority in South Korea

By Steven Denney
A new law has made South Korea's National Assembly as ineffective as the U.S. Senate.

September 16, 2014

What’s Wrong With South Korea’s Liberals?

By Steven Denney
Park’s government is vulnerable, but the country’s liberal opposition is not inspiring much confidence. Why?

September 16, 2014

How South Korea’s Liberals Lost the Youth Vote

By Steven Denney
In a dramatic reversal of fortunes, young people in South Korea are increasingly conservative.

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