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‘Kim Keon-hee Risk’ Is a Ticking Time Bomb for South Korea’s President
By Kenji Yoshida and Jason Morgan
The biggest political risk for Yoon Suk-yeol is none other than his wife and her many associated scandals, which Yoon refuses to investigate.
Can the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Tackle North Korea’s Sanctions Evasion?
By Troy Stangarone
After Russia ended the U.N. Panel of Experts, a group of U.S. allies has created their own alternative. But with China and Russia showing little interest in cooperating, progress will be difficult.
Drones Over Pyongyang? North Korea’s Official Narrative Meets Internal Skepticism
By Seulkee Jang
Officials question the delayed response and foreign ministry involvement in the alleged drone incidents.
K-pop Idol Tears and International Ripples
By Adreanna B. Dones and Brandon Valeriano
When a K-pop star cries, the stock market mirrors the emotion as investors demand accountability.
The India-South Korea-US Triad’s Emerging Roles in the Indo-Pacific
By SeungHwan (Shane) Kim and Shubhankar Agarwal
The India-South Korea-U.S. trilateral partnership holds great potential for military cooperation, green energy, maritime security, and strategic cooperation on vital technologies.
Harris or Trump? South Korea’s Own Political Divide Colors Views of the US Election
By Jong Eun Lee
Depending on their foreign policy preferences, South Korea’s political groups have varied perceptions of what they would like to see from the next U.S. administration.
Han Kang Becomes First South Korean to Win the Nobel Prize in Literature
By Shannon Tiezzi
Her award also provided a rare moment of national unity, as Koreans from both sides of the political divide rushed to praise Han and her writing.
8 Months on, South Korean Doctors Are Still on Strike
By Eunwoo Lee
Here’s a rundown of the major points behind South Korea’s stalemate on medical reforms.
The Plight of the ‘Zainichi’ Koreans
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Those Koreans resident in Japan who support North Korea face a serious new challenge.
Tourists and Diplomats Come Back to North Korea: A Chance for Renewed Engagement
By Elena Guido
North Korea’s near-simultaneous reopening to tourism and to Western diplomats after five years of isolation signals a dramatic shift in the country’s approach to international engagement.
Rice Prices in North Korea Surge to New Highs in September
By Seulkee Jang
Reduced domestic production and imports are leading to scarce market supplies, driving up North Korean food prices.
South Korea’s Changing Position on Kim Jong Un’s Daughter
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
There is little hard evidence to back up Seoul’s assertions about her status.