A New Nuclear Issue on the Korean Peninsula: The Rise of Korea’s Nuclear Power Industry
In the past few months, Korea’s profile as a peaceful nuclear power has risen with the announcement of a deal for its first ever export…
The Cheonan: A National Funeral but Matter Still Not Resolved
In April 29, with national flags lowered to half-mast across South Korea, a siren blew at 10 a.m. calling for a moment of silence for…
Currency “Reform” in North Korea
Free elections are not part of North Korea’s political fabric, but Kim Jong-Il and his advisors are undoubtedly aware that the regime’s legitimacy will be…
Ribbon Cutting in Kia-ville
From Kia, with Love: Korean Greenfield Investment Revives a Community On Friday, February 26, in a flashy rock concert atmosphere, a much awaited and well…
ROK-India Summit Meeting: South Korea’s “New Asia Initiative” Converges with India’s “Look East Policy”
Beginning of Korea-India Relations, Shrouded in Legend Every year, India traditionally invites a foreign head of state to attend the anniversary of the establishment of…
Korea-EU FTA Represents a Challenge for the United States
Korea is a relative newcomer to the negotiation of bilateral FTAs, concluding its first agreement with Chile only in 2003. Prior to engaging in bilateral…
Who Gained What During the Third Summit between the Two Allies
U.S. President Obama and South Korean President Lee held their third summit meeting on November 19 in Seoul. Thousands of Koreans lined the streets of…
A Tour de Force by Two Ambassadors
U.S. citizens from many walks of life had the unusual opportunity in early September to hear from and interact with the two ambassadors responsible for…
The Sun Shines on: Inter-Korea Relations Warm in August
August 2009 saw an abrupt “about-face” in North-South relations on the Korean peninsula. The month began with former president Bill Clinton’s historic meeting with Chairman…
Is This The End of Bumpy Summits between Two Allies?
For the first time in a decade the leaders of the United States and Korea held an amiable summit meeting. The meetings between presidents Clinton…