On Korea Volume 7 – Full Version
On Korea vol 7 provides great examples of the breadth and depth of issues centered on Korea and those that affect the U.S.-Korea alliance. These…
Luxury Goods in North Korea: Tangible and Symbolic Importance to the Kim Jong-un Regime
The North Korean government pursues illicit avenues to satiate the appetites of its top leaders, continue to develop Pyongyang’s weapons programs, obtain currency, and strengthen…
Building a Creative Economy in South Korea: Analyzing the Plans and Possibilities for New Economic Growth
Though previous Korean governments have taken steps to support Korea’s transition to an advanced innovation-driven economy, the Park administration has significantly heightened the level of…
East Asia at the Crossroads: A Comparative Study on Taiwan’s and Korea’s Reconciliation with Adversaries
Security and political issues over the Taiwan Strait and the Korean Peninsula remain as flashpoints in East Asia since WWII. The authors argue that economic…
South Korea’s Defense Industry: Increasing Domestic Capabilities and Global Opportunities
Since the end of the Korean War, the United States has been the largest supplier of defense systems to the Republic of Korea (ROK). The…
The Impact of Household Debt on Korea’s Economy and Society
The topic of household debt has not only economic implications for consumers and the country as a whole, but it is also a significant factor…
Reactor Race: South Korea’s Nuclear Export Successes and Challenges
South Korea hopes to become a major exporter of nuclear plants. Its success in building up its domestic nuclear industry, winning a $20.4 billion contract…
Decision Time: U.S. – South Korea Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation
Washington and Seoul are negotiating the replacement of their 1974 civil nuclear cooperation agreement that expires in March 2014. Section 123 of the U.S. Atomic…