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Tae-jun Kang

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

Posts by Tae-jun Kang
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November 26, 2014

Seoul’s Losing Birth Rate Battle

By Tae-jun Kang
The capital requires a comprehensive policy to stave off ‘extinction.’
November 19, 2014

North Korean Official Departs for Russia

By Tae-jun Kang
Choe Ryong-hae, Kim Jong-un's special envoy to Putin, has left for Russia.

November 12, 2014

South Korea's Immigrant Problem

By Tae-jun Kang
South Korea still has a long way to go before it solves its growing multicultural problem.

November 07, 2014

Kim Jong-un Tightens Grip on Military

By Tae-jun Kang
The North Korean leader appears to be trying to strengthen the Workers' Party of Korea's control over the military.

October 31, 2014

Report: Kim Jong-un Executes Another Powerful Aide

By Tae-jun Kang
Kim Kyong Ok of North Korea’s powerful Organization and Guidance Department has reportedly been executed.
October 21, 2014

Kim Jong-un: A Fashion Icon

By Tae-jun Kang
Kim Jong-un's paeki hairstyle is taking North Korea by storm.

October 17, 2014

South Korea Is Arming Authoritarians with Tear Gas

By Tae-jun Kang
One South Korean company has exported 3.16 million tear gas shells to 24 countries since 2011. Most went to Bahrain.
October 11, 2014

North Korea Doubles Size of Cyber Force

By Tae-jun Kang
North Korea has nearly doubled the size of its Strategic Cyber Command over the last two years.

October 08, 2014

South Korea’s War on Tobacco

By Tae-jun Kang
South Korea's government is trying to rein in smoking in the country, but not everyone is ready for change.

October 01, 2014

Kim Jong-Un's Sister Takes Control in North Korea

By Tae-jun Kang
According to a new report by a Seoul think tank, Kim Jong-un's younger sister is in charge during his absence.

September 15, 2014

Chinese Brands Raise Profiles in South Korea

By Tae-jun Kang
Chinese companies tried to register 137.9% more trademarks in South Korea in 2010 than in 2013.
September 13, 2014

South Korea's War on Brain Drain

By Tae-jun Kang
South Korea is finally trying to reverse the flow of high quality human capital fleeing the country.

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