Three Questions About the Korea-China FTA
South Korea’s ambition to become a regional free trade hub in East Asia took another step towards reality as South Korea and China announced the outline of a conclusion of their bilateral FTA negotiations
Six Implications from the Mid-Term Elections for U.S Policy Towards East Asia
With Republicans winning a majority in the Senate for the first time in eight years, President Obama will face a Republican Congress for his final two years in office.
Is Kim Jong-un Being Pushed Out … or Just Recuperating?
While Kim Jong-un may be ill for now, each day he is not seen increases the possibility that he is being sidelined.
September 2014: Two Good Opportunities, But No Big Meetings in Inter-Korean Relations
In September, there were two chances for North and South Korea to have high-level meetings, yet they were unable to take advantage of those opportunities.
Korea and Global Climate Change Negotiations
Korea has begun to play greater role internationally as a rising middle power across a range of issues, including climate change.
5 Important Issues for the New U.S. Ambassador to Korea
Issues for the new U.S. Ambassador to help keep the U.S.-Korea alliance strong and active, both in the Northeast Asia region and around the globe.
After Trouble with Minesweeper Deal South Korea – India Relations Need a Win
For South Korea and India, a new bilateral project will be necessary to propel the South Korea-India strategic partnership to a higher intensity of relations.
August 2014: Signals, but Any Connections in Inter-Korean Relations?
As is often the case in dealing with North Korea, the ability to create and sustain connections from these potential signals will be key for actual progress in inter-Korean relations.
Installing THAAD in Korea
In recent years, the United States expressed interested in deploying the Theater High Altitude Area Defense missile system or THAAD, onto the Korean peninsula to counter North Korea’s growing missile threats.
Pope Francis in South Korea: Addressing Issues with Hope and Religious Freedom
With his first visit to Korea and Asia, it is clear that Pope Francis wanted to address three key issues that have been specifically on the minds of the Korean people.