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How South Korea’s Liberals Lost Their Way
By Yong Kwon
Last month’s by-election underscored the weakness of South Korea’s liberal movement, and its need to reinvent itself.
High Heels Are All the Rage in North Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
Kim Jong-Un's wife, Ri Sol-Ju, has made high heels the new fashion trend for North Korean women.
South Korea’s Ruling Party Scores Big At Polls
By Yong Kwon
The ruling Saenuri party took 11 seats in the by-election, giving it a strong majority in the legislature.
North Korea Resumes Rare Earth Exports to China
By Tae-jun Kang
A new report says that North Korea shipped $1.8 million of rare earths to China in May and June of this year.
Is a ‘Lost Decade’ Possible for South Korea?
By Clint Richards
The government acknowledges that difficult reforms are necessary to avoid a Japan-sized economic slump.
North Korea's Middle East Pivot
By Zachary Keck
North Korea has a long history of funneling weapons to Palestinian and other Middle Eastern militant groups.
South Korean Military Tackles Mental Health
By Tae-jun Kang
Following a shooting incident last month, South Korea is seeking to enhance the mental health provided to soldiers.
South Korea’s Free Trade Dilemma
By Yong Kwon
The agricultural sector demonstrates the challenges Seoul’s trade liberalization agenda faces.
Information: The Bane of the North Korean Regime
By Zachary Przystup
It is time to turn up the volume on North Korea’s quiet revolution.
South Korea Considers a Japanese Style Stimulus
By Clint Richards
Seoul’s new stimulus package resembles Abenomics, but is it necessary now?
North Korean MH17 Scenario Extremely Unlikely
By Clint Richards
Despite the U.S. banning its aircraft from Pyongyang airspace, the chances of a DPRK missile attack are remote.
Why MH17 Is Not Korean Airlines Flight 007
By Yong Kwon
The downing of MH17 is vastly different from the shooting down of Korean Airlines Flight 007 in 1983.