Samsung Heir Lee Jae-yong Released in Surprise Decision
In suspending Lee Jae-yong’s sentence, the Seoul High Court demonstrated its independence and left the appearance that little has changed.
A Conversation with Pachinko Author Min Jin Lee
KEI’s Jenna Gibson interviews acclaimed author Min Jin Lee about her novel Pachinko on the life of a Korean family living in Japan.
PyeongChang or Pyongyang Olympics?: The Politics of North Korean Participation in the Winter Olympics
Clearly the participation of the North in the PyeongChang Games has benefits for both North and South since both have made a major effort to bring it about.
How the Upcoming Trump Administration Action on Steel Will Impact Korea
While the trade actions being taken by the Trump Administration ostensibly target China, they disproportionately hit South Korea.
Ms. Kang Goes to Davos: South Korea at the 2018 World Economic Forum
Korea certainly has interests in subject-areas at the WEF, particularly regarding its efforts to incorporate the Fourth Industrial Revolution into policy.
Hazy Shade of Winter: Air Pollution Sparks Emergency Measures in Korea
Dangerously high levels of particulate matter in the air prompted emergency measures from the Seoul city government this week.
Why Abe Should Go to the PyeongChang Winter Olympics
In the end, Prime Minister Abe Shinzo attending the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games would be a significant win for Japan.
South Korean Losses from China’s THAAD Retaliation Continue to Grow
China and South Korea reached an agreement in November to restore normal economic relations. That no longer appears to be the case.
The Potential Merger of Two South Korean Minor Parties
Last week, two minor South Korean political parties, the People’s Party and the Bareun Party, announced an agreement to merge into a new centrist party.
A North Korean Thaw for the Winter Olympics?
While few observers doubt the significance of the Olympics agreement, many disagree about what it will mean for the future of inter-Korean relations.