Women Leading Korea
For the first time in Korean politics, two women are leading the ruling and opposition parties. Two other women became the chairpersons for the most liberal party in Korea.
South Korea’s Iran Sanctions Conundrum
By Troy Stangarone For years experts have known that Iran and North Korea have cooperated on missile technology, and suspected that they did so in…
Korea: The Pivot in Latin America
By Sarah K. Yun Until the 1990s, Korea had little economic, political, or cultural ties with Latin America. Since then, relations between Korea and Latin…
Taiwan’s Election and the Cross-Strait Connections to Korea
By Nicholas Hamisevicz 2012 is a year of elections and leadership transitions in Asia. Taiwan was set to have the honor of kicking things off,…
The Future Today
Celebrating Korean Americans and looking to the future of a growing America’s relationship with South Korea.
12 Things on the Korean Peninsula to Watch for in 2012
A look at the issues to watch for in 2012 on the Korea peninsula.
Selling Korea
South Korea made an appearance in this past Sunday’s New York Times list of 45 must-visit travel destinations for a surprising reason — golf courses….
The Year in Review: The Korean Peninsula in 2011
By Troy Stangarone While 2011 will ultimately be remembered for the passing of Kim Jong-il, it was also a year of significant change and new…
Korea-China Trade Relations a Decade After China’s WTO Accession
Ten years after China entered the WTO, many countries have a trade deficit with China. South Korea is one of the exceptions.
Korea Crosses the $1 Trillion Threshold in Trade
By Troy Stangarone For the first time this year, Korea has surpassed the $1 trillion mark in annual trade volume, making it just one of…