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South Korea’s Approach to the Metaverse
By Sang Kim
South Korea’s government is encouraging public-private partnerships to advance the technology.
China’s New Land Borders Law Is a Nightmare for North Korean Refugees
By Jason Bartlett
Although the main focus of China’s new land law relates to territorial disputes with neighboring countries like India, it also contains specific language applicable to the influx of outside populations.
North Korea’s Food Shortage Is a Lesson for US Policymakers
By Zhuoran Li
If North Korea’s extreme self-inflicted COVID isolation isn’t enough to break the Kim regime, external sanctions have no chance.
Can Moon’s Final Attempt to End the Korean War Work?
By Mitch Shin
South Korean President Moon Jae-in called for an end-of-war declaration in his U.N. address, but the other countries involved have different goals.
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
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?
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
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
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
A familiar mix of hard and soft tactics.
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’
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?
By Mitch Shin
Even though Washington has reached out to Pyongyang with detailed messages through multiple channels, North Korea has not responded.