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.
How South Korea Hopes to Translate Public Spending into Growth and Reform
South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s agenda of public sector-led economic and social reform hinges on creating 810,000 government jobs.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2018
As we look ahead to what might occur in 2018 we should also consider how key events from 2017 will continue to shape the year ahead.
2017 in Review: A Critical Year for the Korean Peninsula
In 2017, attention turned to the Korean Peninsula as South Korea removed Park Geun-hye from office and North Korea advanced its weapons programs.
Why There Won’t Be a Military Conflict During the 2018 Winter Olympics
It is more likely North Korea will seek to raise tensions in the rub up to the 2018 Winter Olympics than to embrace dialogue or more extreme measures.
Ten Useful Korean Words for Winter
With a cold snap freezing South Korea this week, we collected a list of 10 useful winter-related Korean words that could help you get through the season.