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Can South Korea Boost Its Economy by Turning to Gaming?
By Tae-jun Kang
South Korea is hoping to cash in on the coronavirus-driven boom in mobile gaming. But critics say it needs to address problems in the industry first.
Moon Jae-in Holds His North Korea Bet
By Ankit Panda
As he heads into the last two years of his term, Moon Jae-in looks to continue his North Korea policy.
North Korean Military Criticizes South Korea for ‘Reckless’ Air Force, Navy Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The statement charged Seoul for seeking a “deliberate pursuit of confrontation.”
Report: South Korea Tested Hyunmoo-4 Ballistic Missile
By Ankit Panda
The Hyunmoo-4 missile enters testing.
Jumpstarting the US-Japan-Korea Trilateral Amid COVID-19
By Scott W. Harold
The U.S. should encourage trilateral cooperation with South Korea and Japan to fight the pandemic, with an eye toward saving the Tokyo Games.
How South Korea Is Building Influence Through COVID-19 Testing Kits
By Kyle Ferrier
People-to-people ties and government connections below the national level have been playing an outsized role in exports of the crucial tests.
COVID-19 Presents Opportunities for Australia-South Korea Relations
By Tom Corben
The global pandemic and the absence of international leadership in addressing it give Canberra and Seoul a chance to shine together.
What South Korea Thinks About the Kim Jong Un Health Rumors
By Jenna Gibson
While Seoul was quick to downplay the possibility, search trends and stock markets showed a fascination with the rumor that Kim was in critical condition.
After the 2020 Parliamentary Elections, What’s Next for South Korean Politics?
By Joseph Yi and Wondong Lee
The Democratic Party won a massive victory, but the reshaping of South Korea’s right could have longer-term implications.
North Korea Denies Kim Sent Trump a New Letter
By Ankit Panda
The claim followed a statement by President Trump that he had received a “nice” letter from Kim Jong Un.
Next RQ-4 Global Hawk Drones Arrive in South Korea
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. ambassador to South Korea made the announcement on Twitter.
COVID-19 Factor Powers South Korea’s Ruling Party to Historic Victory
By Cory Bisbee
The Democratic Party wins unilateral control of the National Assembly, while conservatives and minor parties recede.