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Tae-jun Kang
Tae-jun Kang is a correspondent and columnist for The Diplomat.
Tae-jun Kang was previously a journalist for The Financial Times for four years, working in both Seoul and Hong Kong. Follow him on twitter: @taejun_kang
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February 05, 2015
South Korea's New Fighter Jet: Brought to You by Airbus?
By Tae-jun Kang
Korean Air and Airbus have reportedly agreed on a joint bid to develop South Korea's new generation of fighter jets.
January 30, 2015
Lee Myung-bak: North Korea Sought Inter-Korea Summit Meeting 5 Times
By Tae-jun Kang
In a new book, South Korea's former president goes into detail on inter-Korean relations during his time in office.
January 23, 2015
Why Are Russell Crowe and 'The Avengers' Flocking to South Korea?
By Tae-jun Kang
Visits by Hollywood stars are only the latest sign of a growing movie market in South Korea.
January 21, 2015
North Korea-Russia Trade Takes Another Step
By Tae-jun Kang
Russia's government confirms that North Korea's main bank is now accepting rubles.
January 16, 2015
Can South Korea Jump-start Its E-Book Industry?
By Tae-jun Kang
South Korea has a rapidly growing e-book market, but still lags behind other major economies.
January 09, 2015
South Korean Government Won't Stop Balloon-Drop of 'The Interview' in North Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
South Korean authorities won't prevent a human rights group from dropping DVDs of The Interview in North Korea.
January 07, 2015
South Korea: Chaebol Model Comes Under Scrutiny
By Tae-jun Kang
A recent scandal prompts a closer look at the power of the families behind the country’s largest companies.
December 30, 2014
Japan’s Growing Anti-Korea Sentiment
By Tae-jun Kang
A recent survey underscores the growing distance between the two neighbors.
December 12, 2014
China to Overtake U.S. in South Korea Banking
By Tae-jun Kang
Driven by interest in yuan savings accounts, Chinese banks are enjoying a rapidly growing presence in South Korea.
December 07, 2014
Korea-China Free Trade Deal Likely a Major Blow for Small-Time Traders
By Tae-jun Kang
Socially and economically vulnerable, small-time traders look set to lose their livelihoods as tariffs disappear.
December 04, 2014
Kim Jong-un’s Sister to Visit South Korea?
By Tae-jun Kang
A suggestion that Kim Yo-jong could be on her way sparks a surge in stock prices of related companies.
November 29, 2014
IKEA to Face Probe in South Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
The Fair Trade Commission announces it will investigate claims that South Koreans are getting a raw deal on prices.