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South Korea Looks to Cap Public Debt, But Is It Actually a Problem?
By Kyle Ferrier
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has heavily leaned on government spending to drive growth. But overall debt remains relatively low.
North Korea’s No-Mask Military Parade Angers South Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
Apparently North Korea’s commitment to fighting COVID-19 – which saw a South Korean official killed in early October – has its limits.
South Korea’s Emperor of Trot Goes Viral
By Jenna Gibson
73-year-old superstar Na Hoon-a captured South Korea's attention with a rare TV concert.
US Presidential Elections 2020: The Future of the ROK-US Alliance
By Jihoon Yu, Jiyoon Kim, and Erik French
The upcoming U.S. presidential election will have significant consequences for the trajectory of South Korea-U.S. relations.
What Do South Koreans Think of Their Government’s COVID-19 Response?
By Timothy S. Rich, Madelynn Einhorn, Andi Dahmer, and Isabel Eliassen
Early on, South Korea was touted as a model of COVID-19 containment. Does the public still approve of the government’s approach?
The Cost of Pompeo’s Cancelled Trips to South Korea and Mongolia
By Shannon Tiezzi
President Trump’s COVID-19 infection threw a wrench into U.S. Asia diplomacy.
South Korea Baffled by Stop-and-Search, Police Bus Walls During Protests
By Tae-jun Kang
Moves to disrupt anti-government protests were justified as a COVID-19 response measure, but many suspect a darker motivation.
What Influences South Korean Perceptions on Immigration?
By Timothy S. Rich, Carolyn Brueggemann, Kaitlyn Bison and Michael King
The assumption remains that the public prefers ethnic Korean immigration, but is that true?
The Korean Wave Rises in the UAE
By Donya Saberi
K-drama, K-beauty, and Korean fried chicken in the UAE.
Australia and South Korea Can and Must Deepen Defense Industry Cooperation
By Tom Corben
A foundation is being already laid for enhanced collaboration on shared supply chain and R&D challenges.
What Should Be on the Agenda for US-Korea Relations?
By Troy Stangarone
Americans, in general, have a favorable opinion of South Korea. There’s ample appetite for expanding cooperation along several avenues.
What is Behind Kim Jong Un’s Apology for the Killing of a South Korean?
By Khang Vu and Khang Vu
Kim’s quick apology came as a surprise -- don't mistake it for sincerity.