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.
Pushing the Korea-India Strategic Partnership Forward
On the day before South Korean President Lee Myung-bak hosted numerous leaders and heads-of-state for the Nuclear Security Summit, he met bilaterally with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India to discuss enhancing the two countries strategic partnership.
What the ‘Asia Pivot’ Means for South Korea
What does the “ Asia pivot” really means for South Korea, a long-time U.S. ally that already hosts a strong contingent of some 28,500 American soldiers?
Singh-Lee Meeting: Strategic Partnership Building Before Nuclear Summit
By Nicholas Hamisevicz Next week, President Lee Myung-bak and South Korea will host numerous leaders and heads-of-state from around the world for the 2012 Nuclear…
The Seoul Nuclear Security Summit: Reviewing Progress and Maintaining Momentum
The upcoming Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul will, for the second time, bring significant high-level attention to the threat of nuclear terrorism and the global…
Paradise Jeju Island: a Tahiti in the South Pacific?
Jeju Island is one of Korea’s most attractive tourist destinations for Koreans and foreign visitors. Its reputation of unique beauty and majesty has been widely…
Five Questions on the KORUS FTA with Amy Jackson of AMCHAM Korea
With the KORUS FTA set to come into effect, The Peninsula talked with Amy Jackson of the American Chamber of Commerce for five questions about…
Expectations Run High for the KORUS FTA
By Troy Stangarone After more than six years of negotiations, debate, and delay, the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) will come into effect tomorrow….
Five Factors to Watch for South Korea’s National Assembly Elections
Chad 0carroll takes a look at some of the main issues likely to be of contention in this year’s Presidential and National Assembly elections.