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A Democratic Response to Coronavirus: Lessons From South Korea
By Eun A Jo
South Korea’s success thus far isn’t just due to its government. The public itself has been a crucial part of the story.
Suspicions Grow in South Korea Over China’s Online Influence Operations
By Tae-jun Kang
Claims about Chinese attempts to divide South Korean society are gaining increasing attention.
South Korea: The Politics of COVID-19
By Timothy S. Rich et al
As an election looms, a survey finds that respondents’ political affiliations predicts their satisfaction with the government’s pandemic response.
North Korea’s Exports to China Collapse Amid Coronavirus
By Troy Stangarone
Chinese data from January and February hints that the border closure is taking a serious economic toll.
Telegram Sex Slave Video Scandal Hits South Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
Yet another disturbing example of “rape culture” in South Korea has the public demanding government action.
North Korea Says Trump Wrote Letter to Kim, Discussed Virus Response
By Ankit Panda
The statement emphasized that even as Trump-Kim relations remain positive, U.S.-North Korea relations do not.
South Korea Braces for Global Recession
By Troy Stangarone
Seoul is preparing a stronger fiscal stimulus to deal with the economic shocks caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
US General: ‘Fairly Certain’ North Korea Has COVID-19 Cases
By Ankit Panda
North Korea has yet to confirm any cases within its borders.
South Korean 2020 Legislative Election: A Mid-Term Test for Moon Jae-In
By Ildar Daminov
The 2020 legislative election should be seen as a referendum on Moon’s policies.
Clandestine Cults and Cynical Politics: How South Korea Became the New Coronavirus Epicenter
By Christopher Khatouki
After positive first steps to combat coronavirus, South Korea’s case load boomed. Why?
COVID-19 Aggravates an Already Tense Korea-Japan Relationship
By Jenna Gibson
Just when things were looking up, the outbreak -- and dueling travel restrictions -- has complicated ties yet again.
COVID-19: Life in Seoul Amid the Epidemic
By Katrin Park
With the most coronavirus cases outside of China, South Korea is now living through its own real-life drama.