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South Korea and Japan Must Stop Politicizing the Olympic Games
By Eunjung Irene Oh
President Moon’s potential visit to Tokyo is the object of a diplomatic tug-of-war. Both sides should treat it as an opportunity, not a bargaining chip.
Embracing Shared Interests, Mis-remembering History: South Korean Diaspora Outreach
By Victoria Kim
Acknowledgement of the social and cultural ties between the ethnic Korean diasporas in Mexico and Eurasia and South Korea dovetailed with extant economic and political interests.
South Korea’s Intelligence Agency Confirms North Korean Cyberattacks
By Mitch Shin
An NIS briefing contained new information on North Korea’s cyberattacks, as well as political developments.
South Korea’s 2022 Presidential Race Is Taking Shape
By Jenna Gibson
Candidate have begun to officially declare their ambitions. Here are the names to know.
What the Next South Korean President Can Learn From Moon’s Diplomatic Challenge
By Jong Eun Lee
Every president will face the exact same difficulty: To advance North Korea policy, Seoul needs to have all the main players on its side.
South Korea’s ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ Dilemma
By Tam-Sang Huynh
Testing Seoul’s embrace of the United States’ regional strategy.
South Korea Tightens Regulations on Cryptocurrencies
By Troy Stangarone
Concerned about the potential for financial crimes, Seoul is tightening rules. Critics say it could force cryptocurrencies out of the market altogether.
South Korea Fails to Recognize Its Capacity to Shape the Indo-Pacific
By Hayley Channer
Rather than develop its own Indo-Pacific strategy, Seoul is forfeiting the chance to have a greater say over the regional security order.
South Korea’s New Southern Policy: The Indonesia Dimension
By Noto Suoneto
President Moon's policy seems tailor-made for Indonesia, but much more can be done to improve the relationship between the two nations.
How a South Korean Gas Project Got Caught up in the Myanmar Coup
By Sinmyung Park
The Shwe natural gas project in the Andaman Sea sits at the multifaceted nexus of international security, capitalism, and human rights.
The Korean Diasporas in Mexico and Eurasia
By Victoria Kim
South Korea has combined foreign policy, soft power politics and public diplomacy in connecting with diaspora communities in Latin America and Eurasia.
Bank of Korea Highlights Risks to COVID-19 Economic Recovery
By Kyle Ferrier
The latest Financially Stability Report provides a picture of South Korea’s overall financial health – and there’s some worrying news.