Life in Plastic, Not So Fantastic
After a sudden Chinese ban on waste and recycling import, South Korea is now scrambling to cut down on the plastic waste that the country generates.
Young Koreans Are More Hopeful About the Economy Despite Challenges
For the first time in years, young South Koreans are optimistic about their country’s economy – even though major economic issues have not gone away.
Evaluating the Panmunjom Declaration
The two Koreas have embarked on a trust-building process after years of confrontation which drove the peninsula to the brink of war.
The KORUS FTA and the Creative Industries
Enhanced bilateral trade and investment under the KORUS FTA has positively impacted the U.S. copyright industries in several ways.
The Meaning of the #MeToo Movement in South Korea
Women in South Korea have been strongly relating with the Me Too movement that began in the United States and was spawned by the #MeToo.
More South Koreans Trust North Korea’s Intent to Denuclearize after Summit
The significant shift in poll numbers highlight how impactful the summit was for South Koreans and their hopes for a peaceful resolution on the Korean peninsula.
The April 27 “Panmunjom Declaration” in Context
The April 27 summit was full of symbolism, imagery, and rhetoric. That should not be brushed aside to look for “real” progress. Symbolism is important in itself.
Markets Optimistic about the Moon-Kim Summit but Investing in the Outcome is Premature
While there are reasons to be hopeful about the outcome of the summit, investing now in the resumption of Inter-Korean construction projects is premature even in the best case scenario.
Hallyu 3.0: The Era of K-pop Collaborations
There is another surge in interest for Korean pop music, particularly in the United States, ushering in the era of Hallyu 3.0.
South Korea’s Not Out of the Woods Yet on U.S. Trade Actions
While many have expressed relief over reaching a tentative deal on the KORUS FTA, Korea still could get caught between China and the United States.