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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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Assessing Progress: President Yoon's Global Pivotal State Strategy After Two Years
By Terrence Matsuo
May 1, 2024
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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 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.
Yoon Advances Diplomatic Goals at the G7 Summit
Terrence Matsuo
June 9, 2023
At the recent G7, Yoon Suk Yeol made progress in realizing his foreign policy vision of Korea as the “global pivotal state.”
South and North Korea Take Leadership Roles at the United Nations: Differences are Striking
Robert King
June 8, 2023
North and South Korea are set to take up new leadership roles in the United Nations at the World Health Organiztion and the Security Council.
The ROK-EU Summit: One Cog in a New Multilateral Machinery
Mark Tokola
May 25, 2023
The May 22 ROK-EU Joint Statement represents both a deepening of ties and an implementation plan for cooperation with other partners.
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