South Korean Weekly Polling Data – September 1-7
In this week’s South Korea polling data from the Asan Institute for Policy Studies most of the races remained largely unchanged. President Lee Myung-bak’s approval…
South Korean Weekly Polling Data – August 25-31
As a new feature here on the on The Peninsula blog we will be featuring weekly polling data from South Korea in association with The…
Apologies in Northeast Asia – A Discussion with Dr. Jennifer Lind
Dr. Jennifer Lind on apologies in Northest Asia.
Is Apple’s Win a Major Blow Against Samsung?
By Chad 0’Carroll In light of a California jury ruling Friday, Samsung now looks set to have to pay Apple more than $1 billion in…
Two Decades on, Korea’s Relationship with China Remains a Conflicted One
Twenty years after Korea and China formally established relations a burgeoning economic relationship has left a complex partnership.
Korea Adjusts Policies as the Economy Hangs in the Balance
Policy makers in Seoul take steps to avoid an economic slowdown as global economic trends move against Korea.
Korea’s New Auto Dispute with Europe
With French automakers struggling with the euro crisis the French government is looking to limit Korea’s access to European markets.
Navigating Contradictions in Asia
Perhaps the ultimate dichotomy in Asia is seen on the Korean Peninsula. Despite a shared history, North and South Korea are politically, economically, militarily, and to a growing extent culturally, very different countries.
Samsung vs. Apple: An Overview of the Ongoing Legal War over Mobile Devices
Matthew Tranquada reviews the ongoing legal battle that is taking place between Apple and Samsung.
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…