Is Choo Shin-soo the Second-Best Player Ever from Asia in MLB?
Without question, the best position player from Asia to play in MLB is Ichiro Suzuki, but Choo Shin-soo may be the second best.
Korean Women Protest Epidemic of Spy Cam Crimes
South Korea is fighting a rash of spy cam crimes – people who film women in places like toilets or the subway without their permission.
South Korean Opinion of North Korea Spikes
In a new poll from the Asan Institute, South Korean public opinion of North Korea has greatly increased since the beginning of 2018, hitting 4.71 out of 10 in their June poll.
The Secrets to Success for Marvel Movies in South Korea
When Avengers: Infinity War was released in South Korea on April 25, 980,676 people watched it just on the first day, a record high among Marvel movies.
Consequences of South Korea’s New Shortened Workweek
Known for its “inhumanely long” workweek, South Korea just shortened its maximum working hours from 68 to 52 hours per week.
Interpreting Admiral Harris’ Appointment to Seoul
The policy community responded with widespread relief that we finally have a new Ambassador to South Korea, retired Admiral Harry B. Harris.
Korea- Mexico Relations: Where Ties are a Win
While South Koreans celebrated their team’s upset victory over Germany in the World Cup earlier this week, no country was happier about the win than Mexico.
Moon and Putin on North Korea and Economic Cooperation
Moon Jae-in arrived in Moscow earlier today for a three-day state visit to Russia, the first such visit by a South Korean president since 1999.
Fight to the Finish: Local Election Season in South Korea
Many South Korean candidates in the June 13th election tapped into pop culture and highlighted issues of common concern to broaden their appeal.
South Korean General Elections: Outlook for the Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, and South Gyeongsang Province Elections
On June 13, local elections in Korea will be held for about 4,000 local administrative, legislative, and educational leaders in 17 major cities and provinces.