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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?
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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?
By Tae-jun Kang
A new report from a North Korean university stresses the importance of using social media in reporting.
Abe Shinzo’s Legacy in South Korea
By Kyle Ferrier
South Korea-Japan ties during Abe’s tenure can probably best be described as persistent lows, punctuated by what have proved to be mostly ephemeral highs
South Korean Conservatives Rebrand Again in Attempted Makeover
By Kyle Pope and Simon Voget
The United Future Party is no more. How will the People’s Power Party be different?