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Will Japan’s Kishida Take Relations With the Koreas in a New Direction?
By Jason Bartlett
Kishida looks likely to maintain a typical Japanese approach to the two Koreas.
Afghanistan Crisis Reignites South Korea’s Refugee Debate
By Seoho Lee and Natalia Slavney
As South Korea admits Afghans as “special contributors,” the country remains divided over refugees.
South Korea’s Weakening Consensus on Unification
By Dylan Stent
Support for unification has been weakening for a while. Will changing attitudes be reflected in the next presidential administration?
South Korea: Picking Winners and Losers in the Information Age
By Yong Kwon
Seoul’s preference to cater to established firms over smaller start-ups – or the workers themselves – will have long-term consequences.
Kim Jong Un Decides to Restore Inter-Korean Communication Lines
By Mitch Shin
The North Korean leader said the inter-Korean hotlines will be restored in early October, but also warned against the arms buildup of South Korea and the U.S.
What Would an End-of-War Declaration Mean for the United Nations Command?
By Ki Suh Jung
If the armistice agreement is no longer valid, what would be the UNC’s role, if any, on the Korean Peninsula?
How Should South Korea’s Next President Approach Cybersecurity?
By Sukjoon Yoon
North Korean cyberattacks are not a future threat, but already a fact of life.
North Korea Reiterates Preconditions for Inter-Korean Thaw
By Mitch Shin
Kim Yo Jong welcomed Moon’s outreach in his U.N. speech, but made clear that Seoul will have to end its “hostile policies” first.
The Resilience of East Asia’s LGBTQ Community
By Nathanael Cheng, Molly Henry, and Seojung Kim
Amid challenges new and old, the LGBTQ communities in China, South Korea, and Taiwan are finding creative ways to move forward.
South Korea Takes First Step to Regulate Virtual Asset Service Providers
By Euihyun Bae
The tight deadline to register may lead to a monopolization of the South Korean virtual asset industry.
How Should South Korea’s Next President Approach OPCON Transfer?
By Sukjoon Yoon
Let's hope that the next president does not paint themselves into a corner on OPCON transfer, as President Moon Jae-in unfortunately did.
At UN, Moon Again Calls for Declaration to End the Korean War
By Mitch Shin
Moon wants to lead cooperation among neighboring countries to tackle Korean Peninsula issues, but there is little interest from the other parties.