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Moon Jae-In
The Quest for Strategic Balance and South Korea’s Indo-Pacific Conundrum
By Wongi Choe
Seoul is walking a fine line, carefully calibrating its cooperation with U.S. initiatives in the Indo-Pacific.
Kim Joon-hyung on How Seoul Can Lead Denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula
By Mitch Shin
The Diplomat’s Mitch Shin interviews Dr. Kim Joon-hyung, chancellor of Korea National Diplomatic Academy, on the Korean peace process.
What the Next South Korean President Can Learn From Moon’s Diplomatic Challenge
By Jong Eun Lee
Every president will face the exact same difficulty: To advance North Korea policy, Seoul needs to have all the main players on its side.
South Korea’s New Southern Policy: The Indonesia Dimension
By Noto Suoneto
President Moon's policy seems tailor-made for Indonesia, but much more can be done to improve the relationship between the two nations.
Can South Korea Keep up its Momentum on Climate after the P4G Seoul Summit?
By Kyle Ferrier
South Korea has a chance to close the gap between rhetoric and action on climate change.
How the Biden-Moon Summit Reset the South Korea-US Alliance
By Sukjoon Yoon
Both the U.S. and South Korea made compromises that could have long-term ramifications for the region's geopolitical balance.
Biden Pulls South Korea Closer in Alignment With US Indo-Pacific Strategy
By Gabriela Bernal
The Indo-Pacific focus of the Biden-Moon joint statement was notable.
Moon’s Prosecutor Pick Puts Reform Efforts Back in the Spotlight
By Jenna Gibson
Kim Oh-soo, the nominee for prosecutor general, is a strong supporter of President Moon's controversial prosecution reform plan.
South Korea’s Political Pendulum Swings Again
By Youngmi Kim
The “old boys” are back after April 7 by-elections in Seoul and Busan.
Trump Reveals What Many Already Suspected About His Korea Policy
By Kyle Ferrier
A statement from the former president is a stark reminder of his transactional approach to both Koreas.
7 Years After Sewol Ferry Disaster, Bereaved Families Still Urge Government to Reveal the Truth
By Mitch Shin
Four years into a new presidential administration that promised transparency, families say key questions still remain shrouded in mystery.
North Korea Takes Aim at Seoul as Biden Mulls Policy Options
By Mitch Shin
After Pyongyang's resumed missile testing, Seoul and Washington are having difficulties finding a way to resume dialogue.