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Samsung's New Investments in Texas Mean Big Things for the United States
By Tom Ramage
April 17, 2024
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The North Korean Human Rights Act Expired in 2022 – No Signs that Congress is Moving to Reauthorize the Law
By Robert King
April 8, 2024
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The Economic Components of the Camp David Trilateral Summit
Tom Ramage
August 23, 2023
The Camp David Summit marks the beginning of a new era and has implications far beyond security cooperation.
U.S. Moves to Lock in Gains at Camp David Trilateral Summit
Daniel Sneider
August 15, 2023
When the leaders of Japan and Korea join Biden at Camp David on August 18, it will cap a year of remarkable progress in improving relations.
Policies to Reverse the Decline in the Fertility Rate Part 2: Improving the Economic Prospects of Young People
Randall S. Jones
August 4, 2023
Raising the fertility rate in Korea depends in part on improving the young's economic position, which requires fundamental economic reforms.
The Curious Case of Pvt Travis King – U.S. Serviceman Flees to North Korea
Robert King
August 2, 2023
Based on past experiences with North Korea, Pvt Travis King’s fate will likely be resolved quickly or in a favorable way.
Fukushima Water Threatens to Dampen Korea-Japan Detente
Terrence Matsuo
July 31, 2023
The release of contaminated water from Fukushima will be a test of President Yoon's political skills and improving Korea-Japan relations.
Dysfunctional Senate Prevents Confirmation of U.S. Ambassador for North Korean Human Rights
Robert King
July 14, 2023
Dysfunction in the Congress is preventing the confirmation on Julie Turner as U.S. Special Envoy for North Korea Human Rights.
Sinosphere Responds to Seoul’s Objection to Chinese Ambassador’s Remarks
Tom Ramage
June 26, 2023
Recent remarks by China’s ambassador and Seoul's have prompted strong and diverse reactions from media, politicians, and the Sinosphere.
Korean Policies to Reverse the Decline in the Fertility Rate Part 1: Balancing Work and Family
Randall S. Jones
June 22, 2023
Korea has identified balancing work and childcare as a key to reversing the decline in the fertility rate.
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