Secretaries Blinken and Austin Make First Overseas Visit to South Korea and Japan
The first trip abroad by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense in a new administration are closely watched for clues to the…
Moon Pushes for Reconciliation with Japan
President Moon’s March 1 Independence Movement Day speech reaffirms his focus on mending relations with Japan in the coming year.
New China-Korea Military Hotlines
Repeated Chinese intrusions into South Korea’s air defense identification zone led to the establishment of two new military hotlines between the two countries.
Attention and Accountability in South Korean Sports
Public spotlight is on the widespread issue of bullying in sports as an increasing number of bullying accusations are surfacing against well-known athletes.
Antony Blinken on a Foreign Policy for the American People: Implications for the Two Koreas
It is the job of every foreign ministry to advance the interests of its country. But how, precisely? Biden’s first foreign policy speech stressed basic…
South Korea’s Interpretation of U.S. Multilateralism
While the United States looks to address shared global challenges, South Korea sees multilateralism as a vehicle to advance its national interest.
Korea’s Economic Outlook: Is More Fiscal Support Needed?
Korea’s economy shrank by 1% in 2020, the first contraction since the 1997 Asian financial crisis (Table 1). It was the smallest decline among the…
Young Retail Investors Help Corporate Giants
The rising cost of living and other external factors may be pushing people to purchase stocks of flagship corporations in a bid to grow their wealth.
Mental Health Access for Vulnerable Populations
The high rate of mental illness among North Korean refugees suggests that more resources should be directed to other vulnerable communities.
Why South Korea Matters for Post-Coup Myanmar
2020 marked the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea (ROK or South Korea) and Myanmar (Burma). In less than half a…