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South Korea
Grace Park Hangs Up Clubs
One of women’s golf’s biggest stars, Grace Park, is hanging up her clubs after struggling with injuries.
Talking South Korea
U.S. relations are often overshadowed by North Korea. But there’s plenty else to Washington’s ties with Seoul.
No to U.S. Nukes in South Korea
A U.S. House committee is pressing the U.S. to consider redeploying tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea. It’s a bad idea.
U.S., China’s Clashing Korea Dreams
The U.S. policy of outsourcing its North Korea policy to China has been a dismal failure. Beijing has very different ideas from Washington on what the Korean Peninsula should look like.
South Korea’s Bumpy Election Year
The surprise poll win by the ruling Saenuri Party has put Park Geun-hye in the driver’s seat for the presidential election. But seven months is a very long time in Korean politics.
Japan, China's Maritime Step
Maritime talks this week with Japan suggest that China can be more flexible than many people expect.
Burma: One Korea for Another
The visit to Burma this week by Lee Myung-bak is another symbolic step for the Thein Sein government.
Can Japan be Rugby Power?
Japan is consistently the best team in Asia. But without tougher competition, can it make the jump globally?
South Korea’s New Beef with U.S.
The announcement of a new case of mad cow disease in U.S. beef has sparked protests. But they say as much about mistrust of any ally than about food safety.
North Korea in Ashes Threat
North Korea has threatened to turn part of the South’s leadership to ashes. But engagement was worth a try.
Korean Missile-Rattling
South Korea’s unveiling of the Hyunmu-3C cruise missile on April 19 was a big put-down for North Korea.
Korea: A Model for Southeast Asia?
South Korea’s accomplishments extend beyond its economic growth. Its political shift from authoritarian rule to a vibrant democracy could be a model for some ASEAN countries.