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South Korea economy
US and South Korea Agree to Initiate FTA Amendment Negotiations
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
Trump’s threats to terminate the agreement entirely seems to have brought the Koreans to the table.
South Korea: You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby!
By Aidan Foster-Carter
On Liberation Day, let’s take note of Seoul’s many successes.
South Korea’s Brain Drain
By Ben Forney
Why so many young South Koreans think of their country as "hell."
South Korea’s Chaebol Needn’t Fear Moon
By Anthony Fensom
Despite campaign pledges, a precarious hold on parliament will make far-reaching reforms difficult to achieve.
The Moon Administration, 1 Month In
By Sungmoon Lim
How is South Korea's new president faring thus far?
South Korea’s 19th Presidential Election: Lessons Learned
By Steven Denney
Four lessons to be learned from the results that brought Moon Jae-in to the presidency.
Does Moon Jae-in’s Victory Herald a New Dawn for the Sunshine Policy?
By Troy Stangarone
The geopolitical context doesn't favor a direct return to the Sunshine Policy of 1998-2008.
Speaker Chung Sye-Kyun on South Korea's Political Crisis
By Emanuel Pastreich
Chung Sye-kyun, Speaker of the National Assembly, talks about "Choi-gate" and the future of Korea's foreign relations.
A Tough Task for South Korea's Interim Government
By Bruce Harrison
With President Park impeached, Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn assumes the reins. He has his work cut out for him.
South Korea's Reform Crisis
By Anthony Fensom
South Korea's much-needed economic reforms have faded from discussion, thanks to a sensational political scandal.
Can South Korea Capitalize on a Second Middle East Boom?
By Alon Levkowitz
South Korea hopes that the Middle East is the answer to economic woes, but Seoul will have to tread carefully.
Number of Irregular Workers Continue to Rise in South Korea
By Steven Denney
South Korea's economic inequality keeps getting worse.