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US Special Envoy for North Korea Visits South Korea

US Special Envoy for North Korea Visits South Korea

By Mitch Shin
With diplomacy stalled, Sung Kim and Noh Kyu-duk discuss how to renew dialogues with their counterparts in Pyongyang. 
After Afghanistan, Should South Korea Worry About US Commitment?

After Afghanistan, Should South Korea Worry About US Commitment?

By Mitch Shin
Most South Koreans see their situation as fundamentally different, but some are arguing that the country must prepare for a possible U.S. withdrawal.

The Quest for Strategic Balance and South Korea’s Indo-Pacific Conundrum

The Quest for Strategic Balance and South Korea’s Indo-Pacific Conundrum

By Wongi Choe
Seoul is walking a fine line, carefully calibrating its cooperation with U.S. initiatives in the Indo-Pacific.

South Korea’s Ambition to Become a Global Vaccine Hub

South Korea’s Ambition to Become a Global Vaccine Hub

By Troy Stangarone
The country is looking to ramp up vaccine production – for COVID-19 and beyond.

No End in Sight for South Korea’s Aviation Emissions

No End in Sight for South Korea’s Aviation Emissions

By Sam Macdonald
South Korea could begin achieving emissions reductions with a ban on building new airports or a ban on short-haul flights. But both seem unlikely.
North Korea Issues Warning Over South Korea-US Joint Military Exercises

North Korea Issues Warning Over South Korea-US Joint Military Exercises

By Mitch Shin
Shortly after the two Koreas restored communication channels, North Korea lambasted the upcoming exercises and stopped returning the South’s calls. 

The Case for a New North Korean Nuclear Deal

The Case for a New North Korean Nuclear Deal

By Iordanka Alexandrova
Mutual distrust has doomed past efforts to settle a deal between the U.S. and North Korea. 
South Korea to Release Samsung Scion on Parole

South Korea to Release Samsung Scion on Parole

By Kim Tong-hyung
Lee Jae-yong, who has been imprisoned since January, runs the Samsung group.

Netflix and SK Broadband Battle Over Who Pays in South Korea

Netflix and SK Broadband Battle Over Who Pays in South Korea

By Sang Kim
Netflix’s success has led to huge spike in internet traffic in South Korea – and a dispute over who should shoulder that burden.

North Korea’s Public Security Gets Lessons From China

North Korea’s Public Security Gets Lessons From China

By Seulkee Jang
North Korea’s Ministry of Social Security is receiving training from China’s Ministry of Public Security.

How Feminism Became a Dirty Word in South Korea

How Feminism Became a Dirty Word in South Korea

By Spencer Hines and Jay Song
The demonization of feminist discourse and ideology in South Korea is a critical impetus for young Korean men’s embrace of misogynist attitudes and conservative politics.
South Korea and the Tokyo Olympics

South Korea and the Tokyo Olympics

By Jenna Gibson
Even while Koreans cheer on their athletes, the tensions between Japan and South Korea are bringing a political tint to the Games.

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