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What Hides Behind South Korean Cryptocurrency Regulation Policy?

What Hides Behind South Korean Cryptocurrency Regulation Policy?

By Valentin Voloshchak
The opposition criticizes the government’s stance toward the ICO problem, but it’s far from obvious whether they have an alternate policy.
South Korean Conservatives, Seeking a Rebrand, Look to Media Mogul

South Korean Conservatives, Seeking a Rebrand, Look to Media Mogul

By Tae-jun Kang
Former lawmaker Hong Jung-wook was seen as an attractive potential leader, but then a drug scandal ensnared his family.

South Korea Will Keeps Its Military Intelligence Pact With Japan – For Now

South Korea Will Keeps Its Military Intelligence Pact With Japan – For Now

By Associated Press
Seoul had threatened to withdraw from the agreement amid bilateral tensions with Tokyo.

The Trouble With Resuming Mount Kumgang Tourism

The Trouble With Resuming Mount Kumgang Tourism

By Saeme Kim
Pyongyang’s move to demolish South Korean facilities has Seoul in a bind, but jumping to restart cooperation would be unwise.

South Korea-ASEAN Summitry Will Spotlight Moon’s New Southern Policy

South Korea-ASEAN Summitry Will Spotlight Moon’s New Southern Policy

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A series of commemorative events highlight the prominent place that the Moon administration has been giving to Southeast Asia within its foreign policy.
Moon Jae-in at the Halfway Mark

Moon Jae-in at the Halfway Mark

By Kyle Ferrier
Moon has laid the groundwork of his ambitious policy agenda, yet plenty of work still lies ahead.

Don’t Lose Sight of Under-the-Hood Changes to South Korea’s Defense Posture

Don’t Lose Sight of Under-the-Hood Changes to South Korea’s Defense Posture

By Brad Glosserman and S. Paul Choi
South Korea’s defense posture is undergoing important and underappreciated changes, which bear on its alliance with the United States.
South Korea’s Coffee Craze

South Korea’s Coffee Craze

By Tae-jun Kang
As Koreans’ taste for coffee continues to grow, global brands are taking notice.

South Korea Deports North Korean Fishermen Who Allegedly Murdered Their Own Crew

South Korea Deports North Korean Fishermen Who Allegedly Murdered Their Own Crew

By Associated Press
The fishermen were found to have murdered 16 fellow crew members before fleeing the North.

Parasite Spreading Around the World, With No Signs of Stopping

Parasite Spreading Around the World, With No Signs of Stopping

By Jenna Gibson
In country after country, the South Korean film is garnering accolades from critics and audiences alike

Can North Korea Succeed in Mount Kumgang Without South Korea?

Can North Korea Succeed in Mount Kumgang Without South Korea?

By Tae-jun Kang
Making Mount Kumgang into a profitable tourist destination will be difficult without South Korean cooperation.
Did South Korea’s Three Noes Matter? Not So Much.

Did South Korea’s Three Noes Matter? Not So Much.

By Troy Stangarone
Assessing the impact of the 2017 agreement to end China’s economic coercion over THAAD.

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