Squid Game: Korea’s Cinematic Tradition of Examining Power Relations
Squid Game – the first Korean show to top Netflix’s charts – follows the country’s long cinematic tradition of examining inequality and power relations.
Local Governments Tackle Bigger Policy Issues
In response to the widening gap in educational achievement, Seoul municipal government is taking an approach that the central government has long disavowed.
Corruption Allegations Catch Public Attention
The public once again weighs the transparency and inscrutability of candidates ahead of next year’s presidential election.
How South Korea Can Serve as a ‘More Responsible Tourist’ in Southeast Asia
Tourism presents a critical junction where two of South Korea’s key NSP Plus initiatives—cultural exchange and environmental cooperation—could meet.
Korean Firms Navigate Japanese Export Restrictions
Korean firms strive to reduce their dependence on single-source suppliers of strategic resources as regional tensions become more common.
K-Pop Rises to Social Advocacy
What might be prompting K-pop bands to engage in social activism on the global stage? One thought is that bands are shaped by their international fanbase.
Piloting Artificial Intelligence in Security Sector
The Korean state is incorporating artificial intelligence into the military and police to test out new technologies ahead of commercialization.
Remembering History… On the Big Screen
History, politics, and geopolitics are ever-present in Northeast Asia – and they are increasingly part of the media landscape.
The Two Koreas Mark 30 Years of UN Membership: Different Roles for North and South Korea
Since their admission to the United Nations in 1991, the two Koreas have played quite different roles in the organization.
Leadership Election in Japan Unlikely to Change Relations with Korea
No matter who wins the LDP leadership election, there is a dearth of interest in the Japanese establishment in improving relations with South Korea.