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How South Korean Investment Brings Latent Capacity to U.S. Naval Power
By Andy Hong
June 26, 2025
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Cuba Opens Embassy in Seoul and North Korea Makes Its Displeasure Known
By Robert King
June 23, 2025
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Hopeful First Steps in Korea-Japan Relations Under Lee Jae Myung
By Daniel Sneider
June 22, 2025
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The Beef with Tariffs (III): Will Trump Revive Section 338 to Enforce Reciprocal Tariffs?
By Yohan Moon
June 12, 2025
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Weak U.S. and South Korean GDP Growth in First Quarter of 2025, but for Different Reasons
By William Brown
June 10, 2025
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Lee Jae-myung's Centrist Pivot and the Future of U.S.–South Korea Alignment
By Arius Derr
June 9, 2025
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Strengthening the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Amid Trump’s Tariff Policies
By Joshua NamTae Park
June 5, 2025
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Future of Korea: Enhancing Cooperation and Dialogue with Vermont
By Je Heon (James) Kim
June 5, 2025
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Lee Jae-myung’s Election: A Leader With a Mandate Who Has a Lot on His Plate
By Scott Snyder
June 4, 2025
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North Korea and the Millstones of Justice
Mark Tokola
June 23, 2015
Two separate but related events this week highlight that there is something new going on regarding North Korea, specifically regarding the North Korean human rights situation.
The 2015 Global Peace Index: More Proof that North Korea is Bad and Getting Worse
Mark Tokola
June 19, 2015
For Korea watchers, the Global Peace Index provides specific statistical informal for each of the 162 countries it surveys, including North Korea and South Korea.
What North Korea Can Learn from the Magna Carta
Mark Tokola
June 15, 2015
The Magna Carta continues to have relevance after 800 years, as an embodiment of the principle of rule of law, and as an inspiration to supporters of constitutionalism and defenders of human rights.
Roller Coaster Ride of Trade Politics – Part II
Phil Eskeland
June 12, 2015
The House of Representatives is experiencing the topsy-turvy ride otherwise known as trade politics
Korea and Trade Promotion Authority
Phil Eskeland
June 11, 2015
What does the looming vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) for the President have to do with Korea?
Don’t Wish North Korea on China
Mark Tokola
June 8, 2015
When discussing what to do about North Korea, it is often suggested that China should do more to pressure North Korea to suspend its nuclear weapons program, stop military provocations, create a more constructive relationship with South Korea, and improve the lives of North Koreans.
May 2015: Kaesong, Slander, and Little Slices of Inter-Korean Relations
Nicholas Hamisevicz
June 5, 2015
Many of the inter-Korean related activities that took place in May involved Kaesong in some way.
Modi to Korea: Enhanced Partnership but Adjustments Needed in Korea – India Ties
Nicholas Hamisevicz
May 29, 2015
Modi’s efforts, along with the meetings and arrangements stemming from this visit, may provide the space and opportunities to move on from past deficiencies and create new possibilities for Korea – India relations.
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