The Death of Regionalism in Korean Politics?
Candidates have been trying to break South Korean regional politics for years.
The Republic of Korea and Israel at 68
The Republic of Korea and the State of Israel have a lot in common: both were founded in 1948, both had to fight for their early existence, both have succeeded despite a lack of natural resources, both are lively democracies, and both are among America’s closest allies.
Asia’s Latent Nuclear Powers: A Review
In an important and timely new book, non-proliferation expert Mark Fitzpatrick, explores Asia’s latent nuclear powers and the prospects of South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan going nuclear.
South Korea’s June 9 Surprise: Economic History Worth Replicating in North Korea
September, 1961 was not a happy time in South Korea, and parallels to today’s North Korea are uncanny.
Not as Easy as A-B-C? Looking at English Proficiency in South Korea
Even a cursory glance at the South Korean education system reveals a fervent interest for English learning in both public and private spheres.
The Beginning of a New South Korea-Iran Relationship?
While relations with Iran hold significant promise with the removal of economic sanctions, they also have the potential to be extremely complex.
Five Surprising Ways South Korea and the United States are Working Together
There are many arenas where the United States and South Korea work together outside of the military alliance. Here are five surprising places where these two countries collaborate.
The Meaning of Korea’s Recent Legislative Election and Implications for Foreign Policy
Like many Korean dramas that have earned popularity across different continents, this election was full of dramatic turnovers that made Korea experts on the other side of the world, in Washington, D.C., surprised and excited as well.
Is Trouble Bubbling Under the Surface of South Korea’s Tourism Boom?
By Jenna Gibson Walking down one of Seoul’s many shopping streets, sandwiched between food carts and two-story portraits of the latest k-pop phenom, store clerks…
A Record Setting Five Koreans Debut in Major League Baseball
While more Japanese professionals have played in the major leagues, players from Korea are increasingly making their mark in MLB as well.