Korea and the Seesaw between U.S. and China’s Asia Policies
As new leadership settles takes hold in China and the United States, how will their respective foreign policies towards Asia impact countries like Korea?
South Korea Public Opinion Poll – November 27 – December 02
North Korea’s announcement that it would be launching a satellite between December 10 and 22 means that it coincides with the timing of South Korea’s…
South Korea Public Opinion Poll – November 10 – November 26
Independent candidate Ahn Cheol-soo withdrew from the South Korean presidential race Friday, giving his support to fellow left-leaning hopeful Moon Jae-in. This development clears the…
The Culture of Borrowing: How Korea’s Hyper-emphasis on Achievement Created a Mountain of Debt
The global sensation of “Gangnam Style” depicts Korea as a society of superfluous spenders fueling an accelerating economy. Currently, that economy is showing the same…
Could Israel’s Iron Dome Protect South Korea?
By Chad 0’Carroll News emerged today on the Globes.il news website that suggests Israel expects South Korea to be potentially interested in acquiring Iron Dome…
Three Reasons Why the ROK Should Temper Economic Expectations with China
With the presidential elections in the U.S. now over, South Korea has turned its attention to the political transition occurring in China. This week the…
South Korea Public Opinion Poll – November 3-9
In this week’s Asan Institute for Policy Studies public opinion poll Moon Jae-in briefly opened up a lead over Ahn Cheol-soo after the two progressive…
The Necessity of Religious Freedom in the Development & Future of the Korean Peninsula
By Nicholas Hamisevicz The feast day of Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang and companions occurred this week on September 20. The celebration of…
U.S.-Korea Relations after Obama’s Reelection
By Chad O’Carroll When South Korea picks either a progressive or conservative leader next month, we will know the full extent of the impact of…
Korea-China Relations under Xi Jinping: Strategic Cooperative Partnership… To Be Continued
By Sarah K. Yun On November 8, China will begin its once-in-a-decade leadership transition at the 18th Party Congress. The current vice president Xi Jinping…