Korea’s Economic Relationship with India Gets Dragged into Court and Politics
Recent ruling by the Indian Supreme Court is another example of how India continues to turn away potential Korean and international investors
More Interesting Rumors: Jang Song Taek’s Money Man Defects and Relatives are Recalled
If the rumors and the events surrounding Jang Song Taek’s possible removal from power are true, we should prepare for a North Korea that is more provocative and difficult to handle in 2014.
Can Psy Be More than Gangnam Style?
By Joyce YunSun Kang With “Gangnam style” now attracting over 650 million views, Psy (real name: Park Jae-sang) has done what no other South Korean…
Does Korea Have a Branding Problem?
South Korea seems to have a branding problem when it comes to European perceptions of the country. That’s according to a new poll which suggests European citizens view South Korea less favorably than do citizens from the United States.
South Korea’s Strategic Investment Deals in the Middle East
Last week, state-owned Korea Gas Co. (KOGAS) beat out eight other bidders to secure a new $127 million pipeline deal in Iraq. The contract, to…
Sushi Wars
A few days ago, I went to my friend’s favorite local Japanese sushi bar for the first time, and I noticed that there was bulgogi…
Exchange of Public Statements between the U.S. and China on the South China Sea
Early last month, the U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China exchanged harsh words publically on the issue of South…
Korea and APEC: Match Made in a Globalized World
By Sarah K. Yun As leaders of the Asia-Pacific nations gathered for the 20th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in Vladivostok, Russia on September…
South Korea’s Role in International Development
South Korea is currently the world’s 15th largest economy. This fact strikes many as amazing given that Korea’s Gross National Product (GNP) per capita increased…
Recent Trends in Korean Language Study
Going to Korea to learn Korean has become significantly more popular in recent years. But despite the growth in numbers, interest among U.S. citizens still…