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Moon Jae-In
What Experts Think of the Inter-Korea Talks
By Clint Work
Four long-time Korea watchers discuss what led to talks between North and South Korea, and what comes next.
What’s Next for South Korea’s Moon Jae-in in 2018?
By Brad Glosserman
Given that little about what is occurring is new, here is a cliché-ridden assessment of what lies ahead for him.
Inter-Korea Relations: President Moon's Chance to Shine
By Olly Terry
The South Korean president has a rare chance to move forward with his hopes for inter-Korea relations.
The Japan-South Korea ‘Comfort Women’ Agreement Survives (Barely)
By Yuki Tatsumi
After months of speculation, Moon's administration decides to keep to the 2015 agreement.
South Korea Pulls Back From Sex Slave Agreement With Japan
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
A recent government report criticizes the agreement made under the previous Park administration.
South Korea’s Real Fight Is With China, Not Japan
By Scott W. Harold and Jeffrey W. Hornung
Seoul is picking the wrong battle, with real implications for itself, Washington, and the region.
Japan Must Not Renegotiate the Comfort Women Agreement
By Yukari Easton
South Korea's Moon Jae-in has domestic political reasons for reopening the agreement.
Winners and Losers From Asia’s Year of the Rooster
By Anthony Fensom
How did Asia's leaders fare in 2017?
Taboo No More? Abortion in South Korea
By Clint Work
Responding to a public petition, the Moon administration will take a close look at the current abortion ban.
South Korea’s Race to Space Is Lagging Behind
By Harry Kim
The Moon administration needs to give its full support to South Korea's space program.
South Korea and China Make Amends. What Now?
By Clint Work
Shortly after Trump came to South Korea, President Moon met with China's top leaders, solidifying a thaw in relations.
Three Ways to Woo Trump
By Frank Ahrens
Japan, South Korea, China take different tacks in presidential visits — which will have proved most effective?