South Korea

The US Congress needs to pass the Korea free trade agreement just to give American firms a level playing field. If it can’t, US rivals will shape the region.

The Asia-Pacific region will be a key part of Boeing’s strategy moving forward. Can the firm keep its technical edge?

Reports that Japan is considering taking the Dokdo/Takeshima dispute to the ICJ risk further inflaming tensions with South Korea. Neither side seems likely to give in.

The centre of international gravity is shifting toward East Asia. With China rising, Washington must focus its economic and security policies there, not the Middle East.

Foreigners are often quick to claim that South Korea has a significant racism problem. But the vocal views of many English teachers overshadow a complex issue.

An ongoing territorial row between Japan and South Korea over the Dokdo/Takeshima islets heats up again.

The nuclear deal between South Korea and India reflects Seoul’s determination to ramp up its nuclear industry.

Concern about US security guarantees has prompted debate in South Korea over the possibility of redeploying US tactical nuclear weapons – or building some themselves.

The sleepy Thai district of Chiang Saen has become a key transit hub for North Korean refugees. But it’s leaving Bangkok with a political headache.

There are plenty of things that frustrate China about North Korean behaviour. But don’t expect Beijing to cast it aside.

North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui-chun is expected to attend the ASEAN Regional Forum this week.

With a growing number of migrant workers, can South Korea adapt to a new national identity not based on ethnicity?