Upgrading South Korea’s Air Force
By Chad 0’Carroll As the economic crisis continues to lead governments into austerity programs worldwide, South Korea is preparing to sign off on defense contracts…
Recent Trends in Korean Language Study
Going to Korea to learn Korean has become significantly more popular in recent years. But despite the growth in numbers, interest among U.S. citizens still…
김연정과의 인터뷰
Ben Hancock: 김연정과의 인터뷰 1. 김연정 선생님: 대학교 때 우연히 외국인에게 한국어를 가르쳤던 적이 있었는데 그 때 다른 문화와 언어를 사용하는 사람에게 우리 말과 글을…
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.