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Don Manzullo, Rockford’s congressman for two decades before he retired on Jan. 3, knew he was being honored Tuesday night at Chicago Rockford International Airport. What he didn’t know was…

By Troy Stangarone As Park Geun-hye takes office as South Korea’s first female president, she comes into power at a time of contradictions and challenges. The lives of South Koreans have perhaps never been better. The nation is wealthier than it has ever been. Unemployment is low despite continuing troubles in many of South Korea’s…

February 14, 2013 – KEI's Vice President, Dr. Abraham Kim was interviewed by local WKTV for an article entitled, "‘꿈을 크게 꾸라’ 아브라함 김 부소장". To read the full text…

Following the nuke test by North Korea, KEI's Nicholas Hamisevicz was interviewed by Kukmin Daily, resulting in the following article: [北 3차핵실험파장-해외전문가진단] “오바마北포용어려워져…제재후외교해결나설듯” – 국민일보 (kor)   He was also…

By Troy Stangarone With North Korea having successfully conducted a third nuclear test, questions are once again being raised about the Obama administration’s policy of “strategic patience” towards North Korea. However, have critics of strategic patience hit on a fundamental flaw of the policy or are they merely expressing their policy preferences? One of the…

By Troy Stangarone Sleek. Trendy. Cutting edge. Creative. Elegant. And at times bold. All describe fashion in Korea. For Korea, fashion is very much a part of the culture. From a Korean-American colleague of mine who could go toe-to-toe with any of the world’s fashionistas to the trendy and hip fashions of the recent Yeosu…

February 12, 2013 – Nicholas Hamisevicz's "No Illusions for North Korea" was posted by the National Bureau of Asian Research following North Korea's nuclear test.  To read the full article…

By Nicholas Hamisevicz North Korea conducted a third nuclear test, and initial reports indicate a potentially larger explosion. North Korea’s media stated the test used a “miniaturized and lighter nuclear device.” If true, and combined with its successful rocket launch in December, these recent actions suggest North Korea’s ability to increase its direct military threat…

By Linda Butcher Known as the “Political Super Bowl,” the 2013 State of the Union Address by President Barack Obama did not disappoint. In the hours leading up to it, people guessed what would be discussed, which SOTU game they would partake in and who would be seated in FLOTUS’s box. But, in just less…