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.
What Putin’s Return Means for Russia and the Korean Peninsula
During his campaign for the Russian presidency, Vladimir Putin wrote several lengthy articles detailing his views and policy recommendations. In his foreign policy treatise, Putin…
Partner, Balancer and Model: Korea’s Engagements in Southeast Asia
By Sarah K. Yun Traditionally, Korea’s major diplomatic and trade partners consisted of the United States, Japan, China, Europe, and Russia. Under President Lee Myung-bak’s…
Finding a Lifeline in South Korea
By Caryn Fisher In 2009, a report released by the World Health Organization stated that the suicide rate for South Korea had risen to 31.0…
A More Complicated Relationship for Korea in the Middle East
Korea’s dependence on the Middle East for energy and its success in developing export markets in the region gives Korea a strong interest in peace and stability in the region.
Do English-Teacher Cuts in Korea Signal a Sea Change?
In the face of budget cuts, the education offices of South Korea’s two most populous regions announced in the second half of last year plans to reduce their roster of native English-speaking teachers in coming years.