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The South Korean Doctors’ Strike and the Global Predicament of Medical Training
By Mark Tokola
May 3, 2024
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By Terrence Matsuo
May 1, 2024
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By Tom Ramage
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Korea and Asian Markets Look to Enhance Trade in Currencies Other than the Dollar
Troy Stangarone
October 30, 2013
In recent weeks some of Asia’s biggest economies, including Korea, have concluded a series of currency swap agreements to facilitate trade without U.S. dollars.
Could Mongolia Serve as a Mediator with North Korea?
Troy Stangarone
October 28, 2013
At first glance, Mongolia may seem an unlikely mediator for dealing with North Korea, but as a trusted party by all of the countries involved it could play an important role.
Overcoming North Korea to Build a Eurasian Economic Space
Troy Stangarone
October 23, 2013
Achieving President Park’s vision for Eurasia will require developing a means of integrating North Korea into the broader regional framework and mitigating the risk of Pyongyang arbitrarily shutting down links between South Korea and the continent.
Securing Korea’s Energy Future
Troy Stangarone
October 21, 2013
Korea recently hosted the 22nd annual World Energy Congress with a focus on securing tomorrow's energy today, a key concept for an energy import dependent country.
Comparing Skill Sets Among Korean and American Adults
October 17, 2013
Last week, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released a report on the level of skills among adults in 24 developed countries, including the Republic of Korea and the United States.
Defending Against Cyber Attacks in South Korea
Linda Butcher
October 16, 2013
Named as the most wired place on earth, it is no surprise that South Korea has faced many cybersecurity challenges. What can Korea do to protect itself from future cyber attacks?
Cybersecurity in the Context of the U.S.-ROK Alliance
October 10, 2013
As cyberspace becomes a critical frontier in the international security landscape, it will no doubt emerge as a challenging dynamic for alliances built on pre-existing global paradigms.
Could Asia Lose Confidence in the United States?
Troy Stangarone
October 4, 2013
If the budget battles of recent years become a more permanent feature of U.S. domestic politics, the risk exists that the United States’ partners in Asia begin to see the U.S. as politically dysfunctional and as a result U.S. influence in the region wanes over time.
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