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Trade Dependence and Politicization: Lessons From the Japan-Korea Conflict
By Jongsoo Lee
The trade spat has driven home the danger of overreliance on Japanese imports -- and not only for South Korea.
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South Korea’s Moon Denounces Japanese Comments Over Sanctions
July 10, 2019
South Korea’s Moon Denounces Japanese Comments Over Sanctions
Tensions between Seoul and Tokyo show no sign of abating as their governments continue to trade barbs.
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South Korea’s Moon Denounces Japanese Comments Over Sanctions
South Korea’s Economic Tipping Point
March 20, 2019
South Korea’s Economic Tipping Point
Is it time for a Korean stimulus?
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South Korea’s Economic Tipping Point
South Korean Conservatives: What Now?
March 01, 2019
South Korean Conservatives: What Now?
Can South Korea’s once-strong right recover from damaging scandals and infighting?
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South Korean Conservatives: What Now?
Five Priorities for South Korea’s Moon Jae-in in 2019
December 28, 2018
Five Priorities for South Korea’s Moon Jae-in in 2019
What should be on the South Korean president’s agenda for the new year?
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Five Priorities for South Korea’s Moon Jae-in in 2019
South Korea Avoids Currency Manipulator Label
November 01, 2018
South Korea Avoids Currency Manipulator Label
South Korea has avoided the dreaded label, but staying on the U.S. Treasury’s good side requires a sustained effort.
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South Korea Avoids Currency Manipulator Label
Good Economic Times Are Over, Warns OECD
September 24, 2018
Good Economic Times Are Over, Warns OECD
Amid trade tensions and global risks, warning bells are ringing over Asia’s growth forecast.
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Good Economic Times Are Over, Warns OECD
South Korea’s Innovation Cities: If You Build Them, Will Anyone Come?
September 22, 2018
South Korea’s Innovation Cities: If You Build Them, Will Anyone Come?
Can South Korea's government encourage development outside of Seoul?
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South Korea’s Innovation Cities: If You Build Them, Will Anyone Come?
Moon’s Economic Policies Face Their First Major Hurdle
August 23, 2018
Moon’s Economic Policies Face Their First Major Hurdle
Moon's J-nomics approach is starting to face pushback from South Koreans.
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Moon’s Economic Policies Face Their First Major Hurdle
Where Does South Korea’s President Go From Here?
June 22, 2018
Where Does South Korea’s President Go From Here?
Moon has made progress abroad, but questions remain at home.
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Where Does South Korea’s President Go From Here?
Is Moononomics Working Yet?
June 09, 2018
Is Moononomics Working Yet?
A year in office, it’s time to examine South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s economic policies.
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Is Moononomics Working Yet?
South Korea’s PyeongChang Moment
February 08, 2018
South Korea’s PyeongChang Moment
Beyond inter-Korea relations, the Olympics are an opportunity to boost South Korea's global image and economy.
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South Korea’s PyeongChang Moment
Average Koreans Still Left out of Economic Optimism
January 18, 2018
Average Koreans Still Left out of Economic Optimism
South Korea's unexpectedly high GDP growth masks a more troubling reality.
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Average Koreans Still Left out of Economic Optimism
New Year Resolutions for Asia’s Economies
January 03, 2018
New Year Resolutions for Asia’s Economies
Goals and prospects for Asia's major economies in the Year of the Dog.
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New Year Resolutions for Asia’s Economies
OECD: Life Satisfaction Falls Amid Slow Recovery From Global Crisis
November 20, 2017
OECD: Life Satisfaction Falls Amid Slow Recovery From Global Crisis
The OECD calls its “How’s Life?” report a wake-up call for governments.
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OECD: Life Satisfaction Falls Amid Slow Recovery From Global Crisis
Can South Korea Jumpstart Job Creation?
November 10, 2017
Can South Korea Jumpstart Job Creation?
South Korea unveils its five-year plan for creating jobs, but will it be enough?
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Can South Korea Jumpstart Job Creation?
China’s First Olive Branch to South Korea?
November 10, 2017
China’s First Olive Branch to South Korea?
After a breakthrough on the THAAD dispute, a group of 3,000 Chinese tourists is planning a trip to Seoul.
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China’s First Olive Branch to South Korea?
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Interview
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
September 10, 2019
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
The Diplomat talks with Touqir Hussain on Imran Khan and his handling of Pakistan's foreign policy thus far.
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