Fight to the Finish: Local Election Season in South Korea
Many South Korean candidates in the June 13th election tapped into pop culture and highlighted issues of common concern to broaden their appeal.
Initial Thoughts on the Trump-Kim Summit
After watching the first meeting between President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un, KEI staff members share some of the things that stood out to them.
South Korean General Elections: Outlook for the Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, and South Gyeongsang Province Elections
On June 13, local elections in Korea will be held for about 4,000 local administrative, legislative, and educational leaders in 17 major cities and provinces.
The Evolution of the North Korean Nuclear Program: from Survival Strategy to Ideological Legitimization
In recent years the North Korean nuclear program has increasingly become a major concern for East Asian security. Pyongyang has repeatedly demonstrated its advancements in…
Dismantling North Korea’s Nuclear Program is Also About Dismantling Its Supply Network
Dismantling North Korea’s nuclear weapons programs is not only about dismantling the facilities, but also dismantling the networks behind the program.
Korean Trust in the Media Remains Low, Despite Recent Victories for Press Freedom
Americans have been grappling recently over media trustworthiness. But when it comes to distrust in the news, the U.S. has nothing on South Korea.
Taking Quick Delivery for Granted in South Korea
Widely known as the “Delivery Nation,” South Koreans enjoy high speed delivery services in almost every product, including food, socks, and staples.
Making Korea Grow Again: Rebalancing the Moon Jae-in Economic Agenda
The Moon Jae-in administration in South Korea has taken a two-pronged approach to ensure urgently needed job creation and inclusive growth. Although measures towards each…
Is Beijing Beginning to Ease the THAAD Boycott?
The number of Chinese tourists arriving in South Korea in March and April has increased year-on-year for the first time since February 2017.
Life in Plastic, Not So Fantastic
After a sudden Chinese ban on waste and recycling import, South Korea is now scrambling to cut down on the plastic waste that the country generates.