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South Korean 2020 Legislative Election: A Mid-Term Test for Moon Jae-In
By Ildar Daminov
The 2020 legislative election should be seen as a referendum on Moon’s policies.
Clandestine Cults and Cynical Politics: How South Korea Became the New Coronavirus Epicenter
By Christopher Khatouki
After positive first steps to combat coronavirus, South Korea’s case load boomed. Why?
COVID-19 Aggravates an Already Tense Korea-Japan Relationship
By Jenna Gibson
Just when things were looking up, the outbreak -- and dueling travel restrictions -- has complicated ties yet again.
COVID-19: Life in Seoul Amid the Epidemic
By Katrin Park
With the most coronavirus cases outside of China, South Korea is now living through its own real-life drama.
Lessons From South Korea’s COVID-19 Outbreak: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
By Justin Fendos
Where South Korea has succeeded – and where it has struggled – in containing the new epidemic.
What the KF-X Stealth Fighter Program Means for the Future of South Korean Military Aviation
By Abraham Ait
The KF-X is expected to be one of the world's most successful fifth generation fighter programs.
South Korea Grapples With Mask Shortage Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
By Tae-jun Kang
The government is taking steps to further control the supply and distribution of masks, but is it too little, too late?
Can Brazil and South Korea Become Major Warplane Exporters?
By Robert Farley
Both Seoul and Brasilia faced different challenges and opportunities.
Coronavirus and South Korea’s Cults
By Robert Davies
COVID-19 has brought a spotlight to the peculiar prevalence of cults in South Korea.
The Future of AI Depends on Asia
By Helena Domashneva
Recent geopolitical, economic and epidemic shocks in Asia reveal the real value of the region in the global economy and its future impact on world’s technological development.
Public Anger Swells in South Korea Over Coronavirus Outbreak
By Tae-jun Kang
South Koreans are growing increasingly irate toward President Moon’s handling of the epidemic.
Coronavirus Now Poised for Outsized Impact in South Korea
By Kyle Ferrier
South Korea now has the most cases outside of China, and the government is ramping up efforts to respond.