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Time to Reopen the Kaesong Industrial Complex? A Conversation With Jin-hyang Kim
By Grant Wyeth
Jin-hyang Kim speaks on the enduring importance of the Kaesong Industrial Complex.
US, South Korea Militaries Face New Enemy in Viral Outbreak
By Associated Press
The U.S. and South Korean militaries face a new and formidable enemy that could hurt battle readiness: a virus spreading around the world that has infected more than 1,200 people in South Korea.
Cross-border South Korean Drama Overcomes Political Risks
By Juwon Park
The team behind the drama had to tread carefully in order to avoid glorifying or misrepresenting the state.
South Korea Reports 1st Virus Death; 2.5M Urged to Stay Home
By Associated Press
South Korea reported its first death from the new virus on Thursday while the mayor of a southeastern city urged its 2.5 million people to stay inside.
Bong Happy ‘Parasite’ Succeeded Despite Disparity It Showed
By Associated Press
"Parasite" won best picture at this month's 92nd Academy Awards, among other accolades.
Make Way for South Korea’s Underwater Drones
By Sukjoon Yoon
The ROK’S “Smart Navy” is a vital project, but will require more than just new technology.
South Korea’s Population May Have Already Peaked
By Troy Stangarone
Recent statistics suggest South Korea's population may be aging even more quickly than previous worst-case scenarios predicted.
Beyond North Korea: Fractures in the US-South Korea Alliance
By Clint Work
Tracing near-term, structural, and strategic divergences in the alliance.
Coronavirus Concerns Intensify in South Korea
By Kyle Ferrier
If it's not brought under control soon, the epidemic could have an outsized economic and political impact on South Korea.
Threat of Furloughs Looms Over Continuing US-Korea Burden-Sharing Talks
By Jenna Gibson
If Washington and Seoul can’t narrow the gap on their cost-sharing talks thousands of Koreans could start missing paychecks.
What Are the Implications of South Korea’s Decision to Send a Naval Unit to the Strait of Hormuz?
By Hae Won Jeong
The U.S. and the Gulf states welcome the decision; Iran is vexed; and Korean public opinion remains polarized.
‘Five Eyes’ Countries Eye Expanded Cooperation Amid North Korea Challenges
By Ankit Panda
The scope of the cooperation may extend beyond North Korea’s ballistic missiles.