Defending Against Cyber Attacks in South Korea
Named as the most wired place on earth, it is no surprise that South Korea has faced many cybersecurity challenges. What can Korea do to protect itself from future cyber attacks?
Cybersecurity in the Context of the U.S.-ROK Alliance
As cyberspace becomes a critical frontier in the international security landscape, it will no doubt emerge as a challenging dynamic for alliances built on pre-existing global paradigms.
Could Asia Lose Confidence in the United States?
If the budget battles of recent years become a more permanent feature of U.S. domestic politics, the risk exists that the United States’ partners in Asia begin to see the U.S. as politically dysfunctional and as a result U.S. influence in the region wanes over time.
Bridges of Understanding: The Peace Corps & The U.S. – Korea Alliance
From 1966 to 1981, nearly 2,000 Peace Corps volunteers and staff members shared their lives with their Korean counterparts and were witness to the tremendous work ethic of the Korean people as the groundwork was being laid for the Korea we see now in the 21st century.
The ROK-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty at 60 Years: Relevant Now and in the Future
As we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the 1953 ROK/U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty we should keep in mind that celebrate is the right word for Koreans and Americans to attach to this milestone.
Laying the Foundation for Innovation and Economic Growth in Korea and the United States
Korea and the United States both enjoy a number of competitive advantages – high innovation capabilities, educated and sophisticated workforces, and cutting-edge technologies in key areas, such as information, health care, and energy.
South Korea’s National Assembly and the Issue of Household Debt
The rising household debt in Korea is a critical issue and a clear symbol of its importance was the high level of government officials testifying at the hearing.
A Politicization of Intelligence: Policy and Intelligence
An intense political debate is currently taking place in South Korea on reforming the National Intelligence Service (NIS). The current controversy over intelligence reform is…
No One in Japan Likes North Korea
By Troy Stangarone Last week we looked at the results of a recent BBC survey of international perceptions of South Korea’s influence. The same survey…
Who Has More International Influence, Psy or Kim Jong-un?
By Troy Stangarone With K-Pop finally making its global breakout with Psy’s international smash hit Gangnam Style, one might have expected there to be a…