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THAAD deployment to South Korea
What Tensions? 'Friendship' on Display as North Korean Official Visits China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Vice Foreign Minister Ri Kil-song is in Beijing, the first such high-level visit in nine months.
Mattis Pumps up THAAD, But China Likely to Keep ‘Bullying’ Korea
By Bruce Harrison
The U.S. defense secretary reaffirms the THAAD decision, which faces opposition in Beijing and in South Korea itself.
Interview: Thomas Byrne on the Future of the US-ROK Alliance
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A conversation about prospects for the relationship amid domestic political changes in both countries.
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.
3 Stages of Park Geun-hye's China Diplomacy
By Jin Kai
Park's outreach to China ended in a diplomatic dilemma that will require attention from her successor.
South Korea’s THAAD Dilemma Continues
By Benjamin Lee
"Neither suspending nor continuing the deployment of THAAD is a palatable choice for South Korea."
Is the US Losing East Asia to China?
By Bob Savic
In Southeast and Northeast Asia, old partners are drifting away from the U.S. and toward China.
Strategic Implications of South Korea’s Political Scandal
By Benjamin Lee
The Choi Soon-sil scandal will have serious repercussions for strategic issues such as THAAD and Japan-ROK cooperation.
Have Asia’s Middle Powers Come of Age?
By Chietigj Bajpaee
Recent developments have illustrated that Asia's middle powers are key drivers of strategic change.
THAAD and the Sino-South Korean Strategic Dilemma
By Benjamin Lee
The debate surrounding the THAAD deployment exposes a bigger issue: the strategic dilemma facing South Korea and China.
Senate Republicans Push for Action on China's North Korea Ties
By Garth McLennan
At a recent hearing, senators pressured State officials to take a tougher line on China's trade with North Korea.
South Korea to America: Please Elect Hillary Clinton
By Elaine Ramirez
South Koreans are her biggest fans in Asia, but those hoping for more engagement could be disappointed.