The Biden-Moon Summit and North Korea Human Rights Issues
At the end of last week, the United States announced that President Joe Biden will host South Korean President Moon Jae-in for in-person meetings in…
Review of Laws Reflect Demographic Concerns
South Korea’s low birthrate is leading the government to rethink laws that restrict the definition of family and limit protections.
Can South Korea Continue to Balance Relations with the United States and China?
Korea has long worked to maintain at least cordial relationships that balance its larger neighbors. The global U.S.-China competition is the newest iteration of the…
Matching Historical Trends, Moon Jae-in’s Approval Ratings Buckle in His Final Year
Nearly a year ago, President Moon Jae-in’s approval ratings were soaring on the strength of the South Korean government’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis, with…
Seoul Housing Prices Speak to Larger Social Problems
The government focuses on housing issues after the ruling Democratic Party’s loss in the Seoul and Busan mayoral elections, but bigger challenges remain.
South Korea Benefits from U.S. Strategic Interest in Chips
The White House push to address the chip supply shortages impacting U.S. manufacturing could be a boon to South Korean tech firms.
South Korea’s Adaptable Engagement with Iran
Seoul explores a more flexible bilateral relationship with Iran as the Biden administration signals openness to recommitting to the JCPOA.
Commitment to Recognizing Historical Issues
The Moon administration’s effort to recognize the victims of the Jeju Uprising shows that South Korea is committed to addressing historical issues.
Beijing Calibrates Its Approach to Seoul
China’s engagement with South Korea seems more focused on calibrating Beijing’s position vis-à-vis Washington than addressing tangible challenges shared with Seoul.
Commitment to Improving Seoul-Tokyo Relations
Moon Jae-in upholds the promise of separating history from improving bilateral relations despite new tensions over Japan’s history books.