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The Foreign Policy Outlook of South Korea’s Ruling Party Presidential Candidate

The Foreign Policy Outlook of South Korea’s Ruling Party Presidential Candidate

By Hae Kyung Ahn
The Democratic Party has a presidential candidate: Governor Lee Jae-myung. Where does he stand on inter-Korean and foreign relations?
South Korea Test Launches 1st Domestically Made Space Rocket

South Korea Test Launches 1st Domestically Made Space Rocket

By Kim Tong-hyung
"Although (the launch) failed to achieve its objectives perfectly, it was an excellent accomplishment for a first launch," President Moon said in a televised speech. 

Why Is North Korea Launching So Many Missiles?

Why Is North Korea Launching So Many Missiles?

By Mitch Shin
North Korea appeared to fire an SLBM on Tuesday, ahead of a meeting between the U.S. and South Korea to discuss North Korea issues this weekend.

Silencing North Korean Memory in South Korea

Silencing North Korean Memory in South Korea

By Markus Bell and Sarah A. Son
Like any refugees, North Koreans who escape to the South have a deep-seated need to remember their home country. But the scope for memory and self-expression is limited by politics.

Deciphering Kim Jong Un’s Second Policy Speech

Deciphering Kim Jong Un’s Second Policy Speech

By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
A familiar mix of hard and soft tactics.
Have South Korean Conservatives Made a Full Comeback?

Have South Korean Conservatives Made a Full Comeback?

By James Park
The People Power Party's makeover has come a long way, but there are still some hurdles to overcome to compete with the progressives.

Netflix’s Bet on Korean Content Pays off With ‘Squid Game’

Netflix’s Bet on Korean Content Pays off With ‘Squid Game’

By Troy Stangarone
The streaming giant’s investment in Korean content has not only helped grow its subscriber base in South Korea, but also created global hits.
Can the Biden Administration Tempt North Korea Back to the Table?  

Can the Biden Administration Tempt North Korea Back to the Table?  

By Mitch Shin
Even though Washington has reached out to Pyongyang with detailed messages through multiple channels, North Korea has not responded.  

What’s Behind North Korea’s Extreme Vaccine Hesitancy?

What’s Behind North Korea’s Extreme Vaccine Hesitancy?

By Thomas Byrne
North Korea is one of the few countries in the world not to have started a COVID-19 vaccine program.

WHO Starts Shipping COVID-19 Medical Supplies to North Korea

WHO Starts Shipping COVID-19 Medical Supplies to North Korea

By Kim Tong-Hyung
Pyongyang has finally accepted international aid meant to combat the pandemic.

South Korea’s Weakening Consensus on Unification

South Korea’s Weakening Consensus on Unification

By Dylan Stent
Support for unification has been weakening for a while. Will changing attitudes be reflected in the next presidential administration?
South Korea: Picking Winners and Losers in the Information Age

South Korea: Picking Winners and Losers in the Information Age

By Yong Kwon
Seoul’s preference to cater to established firms over smaller start-ups – or the workers themselves – will have long-term consequences.

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