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Park Geun-hye
Stumbling Blocks to Japan-South Korea Ties
By Clint Richards
Low-level, non-vital issues continue to hold meaningful dialogue just out of reach.
What to Expect from Japan at Beijing APEC Summit
By Clint Richards
Abe’s ambitious goals will require tit-for-tat with three key partners.
How Japan is Managing its Korean Peninsula Charm Offensive
By Clint Richards
While talks with Pyongyang struggle, Abe is full steam ahead in his pursuit of a meeting with Park.
Signs of Improvement in Frosty Northeast Asian Relations?
By Clint Richards
Tokyo, Beijing and Seoul may temporarily overlook diplomatic spats for economic gains.
What’s Wrong With South Korea’s Liberals?
By Steven Denney
Park’s government is vulnerable, but the country’s liberal opposition is not inspiring much confidence. Why?
The Uncertain Future of Liberalism in South Korea
By Yong Kwon
The Diplomat‘s Yong Kwon speaks to SinoNK's Steven Denney on the liberal movement in South Korean politics.
South Korea’s Limited Options for Engaging Pyongyang
By Hy-sang Lee
Between UN sanctions and Pyongyang’s survival instincts, Seoul has fewer carrots to offer Pyongyang.
South Korea's Eurasia Ambitions
By Yong Kwon
The Park Geun-hye administration is using inter-Korean relations to bolster its larger regional strategy.
South Korea Wants to Restart Family Reunions
By Yong Kwon
The Park Geun-hye administration's new mandate has given Seoul the power to pursue more diplomacy with Pyongyang
Uber and Classic Asian Mercantilism
By Robert E. Kelly
Seoul’s decision to ban a popular app is the latest of many examples of mercantilist policies in Asia.
Possible Thaw in Chilly South Korean-Japanese Relations
By Clint Richards
Tokyo is moving on several fronts as it seeks to smooth over last month’s Kono Statement review.
Why Korea Can’t Follow Germany’s Reunification Model
By Yong Kwon
South Korea's Dresden Doctrine is destined to fail because it is based on the German example of reunification.
Bilateral Talks Show Where Northeast Asian Leverage Lies
By Clint Richards
Talks show that Japan has created an interesting, if short-term window of opportunity.
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.