Samsung has gone from being a supplier of low-end, unattractive mobile technology, to becoming one of the key players in a highly competitive smart phone market. Is Apple’s seemingly never ending series of lawsuits against the South Korean firm legitimate, or a sign of fear?
In the last year, South Korea and India have upgraded their relationship to a “strategic partnership,” but some of the strategic parts are missing.
While Korea’s efforts in helping Libya are laudable, Korea may also be in a position to help utilize lessons from its own development to help with the transition in the Middle East.
After nearly three years of interruption, a flurry of recent diplomatic activity has suggested that significant efforts are being made to restart the Six Party Talks. But do meetings and recent State visits give cause for optimism on a swift resumption?
Although Korea established diplomatic relations with many African countries in the early 1960s, it was not until recently that these relations were aggressively nurtured.
While thanking Congress for the ratification of the KORUS FTA, President Lee discussed Korea’s growing role on the world stage.
Beyond the U.S.-Korea alliance, Korea’s emerging relationship with India is also an important aspect in the development of Asia in the 21st century.
Ensuring passage of the KORUS FTA in time for President Lee’s visit is reflective of the strong nature of the alliance.
By Amb. Charles (Jack) Pritchard The official State Visit by Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak this week marks a true celebration of a remarkable…
Troy Stangarone looks at what is ahead for the FTA now it has been submitted to congress.