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South Korea Shows Bipartisan Support for US Anti-Racism Protests
By Kyle Ferrier
Major newspapers from across South Korea's political divide have found common ground on the U.S. demonstrations after George Floyd's murder.
What’s Behind North Korea’s Dwindling Defection Rate?
By Abhinav Seetharaman
Decreases in North Korean defection numbers are the result of a number of factors, including more draconian security as well as increased prosperity.
North Korea Cuts off Inter-Korean Communication Lines: What Now?
By Ankit Panda
Does Tuesday’s step mark the final end of the rapprochement that began between the two Koreas in 2018?
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Oversees Politburo Meeting
By Ankit Panda
The meeting marked Kim’s third public appearance since April.
South Korean Government and North Korean Defectors Clash over Leaflets
By Tae-jun Kang
Seoul moved to ban leaflet dropping after a demand from the North, prompting outrage from defector groups.
North Korea Is Watching the US Anti-Racism Protests
By Edward Howell
In Pyongyang’s eyes, the racism in America is just more proof of the U.S. “hostile policy.”
South Korea’s Elderly Face Unique Challenges From COVID-19
By Jenna Gibson
Amid South Korea's struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, the elderly face particular challenges -- and not just from the disease.
Moon Jae-in Holds on to His Dream of North Korea Diplomacy
By Sean Lee
South Korea's president is poised for one more push to improve inter-Korean relations.
On Hong Kong, South Korea Is Caught Between China and US
By Tae-jun Kang
The Hong Kong issue is adding urgency to South Korea’s need for a new balancing strategy between the U.S. and China.
South Korea’s Green New Deal
By Troy Stangarone
Moon's vision for a post-COVID economy includes a new commitment to reducing emissions.
South Korea’s Imperfect But Maturing Democracy
By John Lee
South Korea’s democracy continues to grow and evolve.
At Meeting, North Korea’s Kim Touts ‘Nuclear War Deterrent’
By Ankit Panda
The meeting covered a range of issues pertaining to the Korean People’s Army.