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The Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Hits Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
A new virus from China is affecting South Korea economically and politically.
Moon Jae-in Is Serious About Inter-Korean Cooperation
By Saeme Kim
Moon is intent on pushing ahead with North-South cooperation, but he needs to remain cognizant of the risks.
2 Questions Hold the Key to Negotiating With Kim Jong Un
By Michael MacArthur Bosack
How do so many analysts come to opposite conclusions about how to handle North Korean diplomacy?
South Korea’s Moon Could Seek Exemption of UN Sanctions on North Korea
By Associated Press
"If exceptions from U.N. sanctions are necessary for South-North cooperation, I think we can make efforts for that," Moon said.
Trump-Kim Relationship No Longer Sufficient for US-North Korea Diplomacy: NK Official
By Ankit Panda
A senior North Korean official indicated that the U.S. would "never" get an offer like what it received in Hanoi in February 2019.
South Korea Plans for Uncertainty as US-Iran Tensions Rise
By Jenna Gibson
The assassination of Soleimani has South Korea scrambling to balance its ties between the U.S. and Iran.
The Glaring Omission in Kim Jong Un’s Plenary Speech
By Daniel Aum
One thing that Kim didn’t say could signal that he is still open to negotiations with the U.S.
US Strike on Iran Could Have Consequences in North Korea
By Associated Press
The U.S. strike that killed Iran’s top military commander may have had an indirect casualty: a diplomatic solution to denuclearizing North Korea.
North Korean Media Criticizes Japan’s NHK for False Missile Alert
By Ankit Panda
The Korean Central News Agency, in a commentary, accused the Japanese broadcaster of an “ulterior motive.”
How North Korea Uses ‘Students’ and ‘Trainees’ Overseas to Bypass UN Sanctions
By Tae-jun Kang
A deadline for recalling North Korean workers has passed, but some have stayed or returned abroad by simply changing their visa type.
South Korea Works to Bring Cryptocurrency Into the Mainstream
By Troy Stangarone
After an early wave of public enthusiasm, South Korea's government is taking steps to regulate crypto assets.
South Korean Court Rejects Arrest of Ex-Justice Minister
By Associated Press
Cho Kuk avoids arrest as an investigation continues, but the court made clear the allegations against him are “not good.”