Redefining “Comprehensiveness” in ROK-Vietnam Relations: Vietnam War Reparations
A shared view of history will provide a stronger foundation for the future of the bilateral relations between Korea and Vietnam.
A Warm Spring for Icy Korea-Japan Relations?
President Yoon Suk Yeol made a bold effort to improve relations with Japan, but swaying public opinion remains critical to its success.
Seoul Releases Critical Report Discussing North Korean Human Rights Abuses
South Korea publishes its first public report on North Korean human rights since the passage of the 2016 North Korea Human Rights Act.
Inflation and the Ukraine War Still Holding Back Korea’s Economic Outlook
Korea’s new economic outlook is a slight downward revision from the OECD’s November 2022 outlook in the context of global economic growth.
Can the South Korea–Japan Rapprochement Stick?
The door to rapprochement and normalisation of Korea–Japan relations has been opened, but challenges remain.
To Young North Korea Watchers
When learning how to become a North Korea Watcher, what are good skills to have and what types of analysis shuold you avoid?
UN Special Rapporteur Focuses on Women’s Rights in First Report to UN Human Rights Council
The new UN Special Rapporteur has focused her first report to the UN Human Rights Council on women’s rights in North Korea.
The Corporate Battle for the Future of K-pop
The proxy battle between Kakao and HYBE for control of SM Entertainment has significant implications for K-pop’s future.