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South Korea’s Opposition Leader Survives Stabbing

South Korea’s Opposition Leader Survives Stabbing

By Shannon Tiezzi
Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party, was attacked during a tour of Busan.

South Korea’s Failed World Expo Bid Sparks President Yoon’s First Apology

South Korea’s Failed World Expo Bid Sparks President Yoon’s First Apology

By Eunwoo Lee
Busan’s wildly unsuccessful bid to host World Expo 2030 unnerved the government and voters alike.
US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in South Korea as North’s Leader Kim Exchanges Messages With Putin

US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in South Korea as North’s Leader Kim Exchanges Messages With Putin

By Hyung-jin Kim
The USS Ronald Reagan and its battle group came to the southeastern South Korean port of Busan after participating in a trilateral South Korean-U.S.-Japanese maritime exercise.

How the US SSBN Port Call in Busan Bolsters Extended Deterrence

How the US SSBN Port Call in Busan Bolsters Extended Deterrence

By Jihoon Yu and Erik French
By announcing the USS Kentucky’s visit to Busan, the U.S. temporarily rendered one of its key assets more vulnerable, showing that it is willing to run risks on behalf of South Korea. 

Mongolia and South Korea Emphasize Deeper Economic Ties 

Mongolia and South Korea Emphasize Deeper Economic Ties 

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene's visit to Seoul highlighted some future directions of bilateral economic cooperation.

Why Is Hosting the 2030 World Expo So Important to South Korea?

Why Is Hosting the 2030 World Expo So Important to South Korea?

By Hae Kyung Ahn
Despite a change in presidents and political parties, South Korea remains all-in on Busan's bid to host the 2030 Expo.

Is It Necessary for South Korea to Nurture Another Financial Hub?

Is It Necessary for South Korea to Nurture Another Financial Hub?

By Tae-jun Kang
Building an additional international financial center in Jeonbuk could simply be a waste of money.
South Korea’s Innovation Cities: If You Build Them, Will Anyone Come?

South Korea’s Innovation Cities: If You Build Them, Will Anyone Come?

By Kyle Ferrier
Can South Korea's government encourage development outside of Seoul?

How Marvel Failed to Promote Seoul and Busan

How Marvel Failed to Promote Seoul and Busan

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Black Panther and Age of Ultron did not focus on the unique highlights of Korean cities.

US Nuclear Sub Armed With Cruise Missiles Makes Port Call in South Korea

US Nuclear Sub Armed With Cruise Missiles Makes Port Call in South Korea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A U.S. nuclear-powered attack sub visited the city of Busan this week.

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