The Future of Global Korea
By Sarah K. Yun Since his inauguration in 2008, President Lee Myung-bak has promoted a “Global Korea” policy for Korea to be a more active…
Five Issues to Consider for a Korean FTA with China
Now that Korea and China have agreed to begin FTA negotiations, what does that mean for Korea and trade in East Asia?
Role Playing More Than a Game in South Korea
By Caryn Fisher The ongoing trial of Anders Behring Breivik, the alleged mass killer from Norway who is undergoing trial for the murder of 77…
Is There a Connection Between North Korean Rhetoric and Action?
Chad O’Carroll looks at North Korea’s recent increase in belligerent rhetoric against South Korea and Lee Myung-bak. Should this week’s threats be dismissed as mere bluster or should South Korea increase its vigilance? A look back at North Korean threat campaign suggests there is strong reason to be cautious.
Korean War Hero Returns Home – After 61 years
On Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Private Richard Erwin Clapp was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
Defector in Their Midst: The First North Korean in the National Assembly
A look at the first North Korean defector in the South Korean National Assembly and what he means for unification.
What the Split Vote in Korea’s National Assembly Elections Means
The New Frontier Party secured a slim majority in the Korea’s National Assembly elections, but much could change between now and the presidential elections in December.
The Future of the U.S.-Korea Alliance and the National Assembly Elections
How might the upcoming National Assembly elections impact U.S.-Korea relations?
2012 Seoul Summit: Pivot to Global Nuclear Security
A look at what went right, what went wrong, and the next steps from the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit.
Malware Attacks on Korean News Websites
Chad O’Carroll takes a look at the high level of malware on South Korean news sites and possible links to North Korea.