New China-Korea Military Hotlines
Repeated Chinese intrusions into South Korea’s air defense identification zone led to the establishment of two new military hotlines between the two countries.
Attention and Accountability in South Korean Sports
Public spotlight is on the widespread issue of bullying in sports as an increasing number of bullying accusations are surfacing against well-known athletes.
Antony Blinken on a Foreign Policy for the American People: Implications for the Two Koreas
It is the job of every foreign ministry to advance the interests of its country. But how, precisely? Biden’s first foreign policy speech stressed basic…
South Korea’s Interpretation of U.S. Multilateralism
While the United States looks to address shared global challenges, South Korea sees multilateralism as a vehicle to advance its national interest.
Young Retail Investors Help Corporate Giants
The rising cost of living and other external factors may be pushing people to purchase stocks of flagship corporations in a bid to grow their wealth.
Mental Health Access for Vulnerable Populations
The high rate of mental illness among North Korean refugees suggests that more resources should be directed to other vulnerable communities.
Kim Jong-un’s Use and Abuse of Apologies in Context: “Sorry, Not Sorry”
In recent months, western media reporting has emphasized Kim Jong Un’s emotion-laden comments admitting both North Korea’s failure to meet economic goals and the severe…
Human Rights are Critical to North Korean Policy Agenda
Earlier this month, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights released another report detailing the dire human rights situation in North…
Why South Korea Matters for Post-Coup Myanmar
2020 marked the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea (ROK or South Korea) and Myanmar (Burma). In less than half a…
Growth and Climate Change Mitigation At Odds
The South Korean government’s dual aim of promoting economic growth while pursuing carbon neutrality faces headwinds.