Of Conscripts and Athletes: Origins of the Exemption System
Recent developments have placed a spotlight on the guidelines that the Korean government has used to determine military exemptions for the last 30 years.
How is the Government Handling Korea’s Love of Plastic?
South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) has taken steps to reduce plastic waste. However, questions remain on how prudent its policies have been.
South Korea and the Next Financial Crisis
South Korea faces internal and external risks to its economy that cannot be mitigated without significant reforms and international cooperation
Views of President Trump and the U.S. Improving in South Korea
Public opinion of the U.S. and President Trump has remained the same or declined among most countries but Korea has been one of the few exceptions.
Presidents Trump and Moon at the UNGA: Two Speeches, Two Visions
At the UNGA Presidents Trump and Moon were in harmony on North Korea, however, the non-North Korea parts of their UNGA speeches were startlingly different.
2018 Baseball Season in Review: Has Choi Ji-man Arrived?
With the 2018 regular season concluded, the biggest story for Koreans in Major League Baseball is the potential arrival of Choi Ji-man.
The Mountain at the Heart of Korea’s Past and Future
Kim Jong-un and Moon Jae-in’s trip up Mount Paektu was not just a simple trip; for the two leaders, it was a moment imbued with symbolic importance.
Korea Deserves Clarity from the U.S. Regarding a Tariff Exemption on Autos
There are no public reports that an assurance was given to South Korea that the U.S. would exempt Korea from higher tariffs in imported autos.
The Past, Present, and Future of Capital Punishment in South Korea
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has called for the Korea to join the coalition of OECD states in outlawing state-sanctioned executions.
Demographic Decline in South Korea
If the current drop in the fertility rate persists South Korea’s population is expected to begin declining by 2027, an alarmingly early date.