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Park Geun-hye
South Korea’s Ruling Party Braces for Defeat
By Yong Kwon
When South Koreans go to the polls later this month, the Saenuri Party is expected to lose.
South Korea: Dependence in the Age of OPCON
By Clint Work
The transfer of wartime operational control is part of larger questions about the US-ROK alliance.
Seoul’s Middle-Power Turn in Samarkand?
By Jeffrey Robertson
Park Geun-hye’s recent trip to Central Asia was a great deal more than it seemed.
Is a China-South Korea Alliance Possible?
By Dingding Chen
Though unlikely in the short run, a Sino-South Korean alliance is a real possibility down the line.
China’s Charm Offensive Toward South Korea
By Jin Kai
China's charm offensive toward South Korea could have implications for the U.S.-ROK alliance.
Northeast Asia's Diplomatic Status Quo Persists
By Ankit Panda
There is a flurry of diplomatic activity in Northeast Asia this week, but are things really changing?
China-South Korea Ties: Moving Beyond North Korea
By Shannon Tiezzi
North Korea will always loom large in China-South Korea ties, but Beijing and Seoul are trying to move beyond that.
How South Korea Plays the ‘China’ Card
By Yong Kwon
Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to South Korea is a boost to the Park administration on multiple fronts.
The Future of English in Korea
President Park Geun-hye’s confident use of English points to changing attitudes and ability for Koreans.
South Korea and the Trilateral Dilemma
By Se Young Jang
Can Seoul overcome domestic sentiment on Japan and agree to trilateral cooperation on military intelligence sharing?
US, China Harbor Concerns About RIMPAC
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Xi's anti-corruption campaign, trouble for foreign NGOs, and Xi's visit to Korea. Friday China links.
PM Nominee Withdrawals Amid Seoul Gridlock
By Clint Richards
As Xi prepares to visit Seoul, South Korea is confounded by bad blood with Japan and its government grinding to a halt.