American’s Views on the Korea-Japan Dispute: Shallow and Deep
The American foreign policy community—official and unofficial—is impatient with the current dispute between South Korea and Japan,
What do China, Japan, and the United Kingdom Have in Common?
The United Kingdom, China, and Japan are subordinating economic interests in the name of pressing foreign policy interests.
South Koreans Debate the Government’s Role in Shaping Social Morality
Mobilization around the push to ban sex dolls suggests that concerns around social morality could become a wedge issue in Korean politics.
Moon Takes on the Housing Market
The Moon administration looks to tackle a social issue that has eluded previous governments.
Seoul Looks for a Tune that Resonates with Trump on Burden-Sharing
Finding a tune that resonates with Trump on burden-sharing may be more difficult than South Korea assumes.
New U.S.-EU Deal Highlights How Important South Korea is For U.S. Agriculture
While the additional access to the EU is important, it demonstrates the importance of South Korea as an export partner for U.S. farmers and ranchers.
External Pressure Drives Korea’s Labor Reforms
Best drivers of reform in Korea’s labor market may be its trade partners. The European Union places worker concerns under the spotlight.
Successive Strikes Bring Attention to Public Sector Jobs
Boosting public sector employment was one of President Moon’s signature economic policies, but the government still relies heavily on irregular workers.
Seoul’s Municipal Government Focuses on Women’s Safety
The municipal government is investing in women’s safety in Seoul, but there are questions on whether efforts to-date have been sufficient.
What U.S.-Iran Tensions Mean for South Korea
South Korea could find itself facing both rising energy prices and an energy shortage if supplies from the Middle East were disrupted over an Iran conflict.