Bolstering South Korea’s Role in Science and Engineering Research
Strengthening the innovation ecosystem and boosting return on investment is crucial to raising productivity and sustaining economic growth.
Increased Attention on Japanese Citizens Abducted by North Korea
The blatant abduction of Japanese citizens by North Korea around 40 years ago continues to be a sensitive and controversial issue.
The South Korean Doctors’ Strike and the Global Predicament of Medical Training
Doctors’ strikes have made headlines and become a flash point in Korea, but they are only part of a global problem regarding medical training.
Assessing Progress: President Yoon’s Global Pivotal State Strategy After Two Years
President Yoon Suk Yeol seems proud of his efforts to realize his foreign policy vision, but there remains some hesitation within Korea.
Can Yoon’s Global Pivot Survive the Elections?
Yoon’s ability to fundamentally shift South Korea’s foreign policy and build stronger trilateral cooperation appears under threat.
Improving Korea’s Innovation System
Innovation has played a vital role in Korea’s rapid economic development and sustained progress toward the global innovation frontier.
Two Years into the Ukraine War: The Impact on Korea
The impact of Russia’s February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine on the Korean Peninsula has been profound.
A Guide to South Korea’s 2024 National Assembly Election
The National Assembly election is often seen as a barometer for the public’s sentiment towards the sitting president and the ruling party.
The North Korean Human Rights Act Expired in 2022 – No Signs that Congress is Moving to Reauthorize the Law
The North Korean Human Rights Act reaffirms US policy on North Korea information programs, refugee programs, and humanitarian aid.
Dim Prospects for a North Korea-Japan Summit Soon
Diplomacy with Pyongyang should be welcomed, but it is difficult to foresee how Japan can realize actual negotiations with North Korea.