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The Real Cause of Seoul’s Real Estate Bubble: Economic Anxiety
By Yong Kwon
Soaring real estate prices are deeply connected to structural issues with the South Korean economy.
Like It or Not, the South Korea-US Alliance Is Changing
By Sukjoon Yoon
The ROK-U.S. alliance is at a time of transition, and a lot of changes will be required to maintain the strength and effectiveness of the alliance into the future.
The Trouble With South Korea’s ‘Fake News’ Law
By James Constant
South Korea may be the only liberal democracy using a “fake news” law to target large traditional media companies.
US Special Envoy for North Korea Visits South Korea
By Mitch Shin
With diplomacy stalled, Sung Kim and Noh Kyu-duk discuss how to renew dialogues with their counterparts in Pyongyang.
Washington and Seoul Seek to Diversify the South Korea-US Alliance Through Cyber
By Jason Bartlett
There’s more to bilateral cyber cooperation than keeping tabs on North Korean hackers.
After Afghanistan, Should South Korea Worry About US Commitment?
By Mitch Shin
Most South Koreans see their situation as fundamentally different, but some are arguing that the country must prepare for a possible U.S. withdrawal.
From Ethnic Nationalism to Social Media: How North Korea Leverages Its Soft Power Abroad
By Jason Bartlett
Kim Jong Un recently instructed the country’s propagandists to improve overseas messaging efforts.
The Quest for Strategic Balance and South Korea’s Indo-Pacific Conundrum
By Wongi Choe
Seoul is walking a fine line, carefully calibrating its cooperation with U.S. initiatives in the Indo-Pacific.
South Korea’s Ambition to Become a Global Vaccine Hub
By Troy Stangarone
The country is looking to ramp up vaccine production – for COVID-19 and beyond.
No End in Sight for South Korea’s Aviation Emissions
By Sam Macdonald
South Korea could begin achieving emissions reductions with a ban on building new airports or a ban on short-haul flights. But both seem unlikely.
North Korea Issues Warning Over South Korea-US Joint Military Exercises
By Mitch Shin
Shortly after the two Koreas restored communication channels, North Korea lambasted the upcoming exercises and stopped returning the South’s calls.
Kim Joon-hyung on How Seoul Can Lead Denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula
By Mitch Shin
The Diplomat’s Mitch Shin interviews Dr. Kim Joon-hyung, chancellor of Korea National Diplomatic Academy, on the Korean peace process.