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The Difficulty of Assimilating Defectors in South Korea
December 20, 2012
By Clare Hubbard One indicator of the difficulty that North Korean defectors have in assimilating to life in South Korea is crime statistics. The crime rate among North Korean defectors…
North Korean Human Rights and Korea’s “Global Destiny”
Sang Kim
December 18, 2012
By Greg Scarlatoiu Regardless of the outcome of the upcoming December 19 presidential elections in South Korea, there will likely be changes in Seoul’s approach to North Korea. Since the…
South Korea Public Opinion Poll – Final Update
December 14, 2012
Below are the key findings from the surveys conducted by Research and Research in November and December. Where applicable, dates the survey was conducted are in brackets. The presidential race…
Korea and the Seesaw between U.S. and China’s Asia Policies
Sarah Yun
December 13, 2012
As new leadership settles takes hold in China and the United States, how will their respective foreign policies towards Asia impact countries like Korea?
North Korea Rocket Launch: Shunning Prospects for Better Relations in 2013
December 12, 2012
By Nicholas Hamisevicz North Korea’s decision to launch a satellite in the midst of important regional political transitions underscores its disregard for building better relations with new leaders throughout its…
Understanding North Korea’s Missile Motivations
December 12, 2012
By Chad O'Carroll With North Korea having conducted two long range rocket launches in a year, many analysts have been speculating as to why Pyongyang was so keen to try…
South Korea Public Opinion Poll – November 27 – December 02
December 3, 2012
North Korea's announcement that it would be launching a satellite between December 10 and 22 means that it coincides with the timing of South Korea's Presidential election, scheduled to take…
South Korea Public Opinion Poll – November 10 – November 26
November 27, 2012
Independent candidate Ahn Cheol-soo withdrew from the South Korean presidential race Friday, giving his support to fellow left-leaning hopeful Moon Jae-in. This development clears the way for Moon Jae-in to…
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