South Korea Public Opinion Poll – September 15-21
Despite Ahn Cheol-soo formally entering the race for president, his poll numbers did not see a bounce in the first Asan Institute for Policy Studies…
IMF Article IV Consultations Suggest Korea’s Economy is Well Poised for the Challenges Ahead
In light of all the recent and mixed reports attempting to evaluate Korea’s economic outlook for the remainder of 2012 and beyond, many analysts have…
South Korean Weekly Polling Data – September 9-14
In this week’s Asan Institute for Policy Studies polling President Lee Myung-bak saw his approval rating slowly rise back above 30 percent by the end…
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 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.