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South Korea Baffled by Stop-and-Search, Police Bus Walls During Protests

South Korea Baffled by Stop-and-Search, Police Bus Walls During Protests

By Tae-jun Kang
Moves to disrupt anti-government protests were justified as a COVID-19 response measure, but many suspect a darker motivation.
What Influences South Korean Perceptions on Immigration?

What Influences South Korean Perceptions on Immigration?

By Timothy S. Rich, Carolyn Brueggemann, Kaitlyn Bison and Michael King
The assumption remains that the public prefers ethnic Korean immigration, but is that true?

What Should Be on the Agenda for US-Korea Relations?

What Should Be on the Agenda for US-Korea Relations?

By Troy Stangarone
Americans, in general, have a favorable opinion of South Korea. There’s ample appetite for expanding cooperation along several avenues.

What is Behind Kim Jong Un’s Apology for the Killing of a South Korean?

What is Behind Kim Jong Un’s Apology for the Killing of a South Korean?

By Khang Vu and Khang Vu
Kim’s quick apology came as a surprise -- don't mistake it for sincerity.

Kim Jong Un Apologizes Over Shooting Death of South Korean

Kim Jong Un Apologizes Over Shooting Death of South Korean

By Associated Press
South Korean officials said the North Korean leader had issued a rare apology, likely to de-escalate tensions after the shocking incident.
Role of Unification Ministry Questioned After South Korean Official Shot Dead by the North

Role of Unification Ministry Questioned After South Korean Official Shot Dead by the North

By Tae-jun Kang
The gruesome incident has raised old questions about the ministry's role and purpose.

Seoul Says North Korea Killed South Korean Official, Burned His Body

Seoul Says North Korea Killed South Korean Official, Burned His Body

By Associated Press
The official disappeared from a government boat near the disputed inter-Korean maritime boundary. How he wound up in North Korean waters is a mystery.
South Korea President Stresses Peace, Inclusiveness, and Multilateralism at UN

South Korea President Stresses Peace, Inclusiveness, and Multilateralism at UN

By Kyle Ferrier
Moon Jae-in’s speech centered on COVID-19 and its many challenges, but also touched on the North Korea conundrum.

How to Read Kim Jong Un’s Letters to President Trump

How to Read Kim Jong Un’s Letters to President Trump

By 38 North / Robert Carlin
Diplomatic correspondence has always been difficult to read. Here, a translation of what one of Kim's letters might look like in regular parlance.

Sherlock Holmes in Seoul? South Korea Opens the Door for ‘Private Detectives’ 

Sherlock Holmes in Seoul? South Korea Opens the Door for ‘Private Detectives’ 

By Tae-jun Kang
South Korea takes a small step toward permitting – and potentially regulating – a previously banned profession.

North Korea’s Kim Urges Quick Recovery From Typhoon Damage

North Korea’s Kim Urges Quick Recovery From Typhoon Damage

By Associated Press
Kim Jong Un is seeking to bolster unity at home in the face of economic setbacks and external pressure.
Is North Korea Changing Its Approach to Journalism?

Is North Korea Changing Its Approach to Journalism?

By Tae-jun Kang
A new report from a North Korean university stresses the importance of using social media in reporting.

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