The Rise of Self-deprecating Terms Such as “Hell Chosun” and “Dirt Spoon” among the Young Generations in Korea
These days, college students graduate into a competitive job markets where a high unemployment rate and an oversupply of workers coexist.
Despite Questions Raised in Campaign, Americans Remain Supportive of Troops in South Korea
With scant information on American public opinion regarding Korea and its importance, a recent survey by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs provides valuable insights into public views.
Misconceptions About Trade Dominate the First Presidential Debate
Last night’s debate between former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and businessman Donald Trump highlights trade as a top tier political issue in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
An Earthquake in Korea: A Look at the Gyeongju Earthquakes
Is there a reason for this rash of strong earthquakes in Korea in such a short time-frame? Moreover, is Korea prepared for a major earthquake?
5 Books on Korean History Besides “The Two Koreas”
Any student of Korea policy knows “The Two Koreas,” by Don Oberdorfer. Famous both for its physical heft and its incredible detail, this book is regularly referenced as the go-to history book in Korea policy circles.
Provoking the Market: The Impact of North Korea’s Fifth Nuclear Test on the South Korean Economy
A number of media outlets linked the drop in the KOSPI and the value of the won to North Korea’s nuclear test, but to what extent is this actual causality or a coincidence?
South Korean Schools: On the Front Lines of a Demographic Challenge
With South Korea’s low birth rate on the mind of scholars and policymakers, the country’s schools have found themselves on the front lines of the country’s demographic crisis.
One Piece of a Larger Puzzle: Putting U.S.-ROK Military Exercises in Context
U.S.-ROK military exercises have been a key piece of the American presence on the Korean peninsula for more than half a century.
Why is China so upset about THAAD?
The decision to deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-ballistic missile system in South Korea has been controversial in South Korea, and predictably has been condemned by North Korea, but, judging by headlines and official statements, seems to have upset the Chinese more than anyone else.
Should South Korea be Worried about Global Terrorism?
In light of recent terrorist incidents that have spread across the globe, South Koreans have voiced concerns about global terrorism possibly reaching their shores.