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In South Korea, Democracy and Human Rights Prevail
By Hye Jung Han and John Sifton
Democracies around the world are increasingly under attack from autocratic forces seeking to rule by fiat. In South Korea, ordinary people rose up to defend the systems that protect their human rights.
K-pop Idol Tears and International Ripples
By Adreanna B. Dones and Brandon Valeriano
When a K-pop star cries, the stock market mirrors the emotion as investors demand accountability.
The Risks of North Korean Provocations in the West Sea
By Jihoon Yu
The West Sea’s strategic and economic significance for both Koreas increases the likelihood of future provocations.
South Korea to Deploy Laser Weapons to Intercept North Korean Drones
By Hyung-jin Kim
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration said that it will deploy at least one anti-air laser weapons system called "Block-I" by the end of this year and more in coming years.
What South Korea Needs Post-Russia-North Korea Mutual Defense Treaty
By Jong Min Lee
In forging deeper strategic ties with Pyongyang, Russia has inadvertently tarnished one of the key touchstones of Moscow’s relations with Seoul.
South Korea’s Role in Countering Chinese and Russian Arms Sales in Latin America
By Henry Ziemer and Chan Mo Ku
South Korea stands out as a key U.S. ally with a growing reputation in the hemisphere for delivering quality military hardware on competitive timelines.
North Korea Flies Trash Balloons Over the South as Kim Jong Un Doubles Down on Satellite Ambitions
By Kim Tong-hyung
The balloons, laden with trash and manure, were characterized by North Korean officials as a response to South Korean leafleting campaigns.
Opportunities Grow in South Korea for Uzbek Workers
By Catherine Putz
As South Korea increasingly looks to migrant labor to address shortages in major industries, Uzbekistan is keen on providing workers.
South Korea’s Parliament Approves Independent Investigation of Deadly 2022 Halloween Crush
By Hyung-jin Kim
The crush that killed 159 people was one of the biggest peacetime disasters in South Korea.
Samsung Reports a 10-fold Increase in Profit as AI Drives Rebound in Memory Chip Markets
By Associated Press
Samsung projected the memory chip market to remain strong in the coming months, driven by the expansion of generative AI technologies.
A Warm Welcome for Japan’s Kishida in Washington
By Duncan Bartlett
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida addressed the U.S. Congress and met the president of the Philippines. However, a tentative offer to join the AUKUS security pact presents Japan with a dilemma.
South Korea’s President Meets Leader of Doctors’ Strike, Seeking End to Walkout
By Hyung-jin Kim
Public surveys show that a majority of ordinary South Koreans support Yoon's plan to sharply increase medical school admissions.
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