Young Koreans Are More Hopeful About the Economy Despite Challenges
For the first time in years, young South Koreans are optimistic about their country’s economy – even though major economic issues have not gone away.
Building Trust: Science Diplomacy with North Korea
A strategy for developing healthy and effective relations with North Korea after sanctions should include using science diplomacy.
Evaluating the Panmunjom Declaration
The two Koreas have embarked on a trust-building process after years of confrontation which drove the peninsula to the brink of war.
The Meaning of the #MeToo Movement in South Korea
Women in South Korea have been strongly relating with the Me Too movement that began in the United States and was spawned by the #MeToo.
The Economic Importance of the KORUS FTA: A Case Study of the Korean Beef Market After Renegotiations
Beef trade was a major sticking point between the United States and South Korea in ratifying the KORUS FTA. The outcome of the renegotiations that…
More South Koreans Trust North Korea’s Intent to Denuclearize after Summit
The significant shift in poll numbers highlight how impactful the summit was for South Koreans and their hopes for a peaceful resolution on the Korean peninsula.
“Maximum Pressure” Beijing Style
China, might not have been mentioned in the North-South summit talks, but one can bet its influence on Kim’s decision to make the trip south was paramount.
The April 27 “Panmunjom Declaration” in Context
The April 27 summit was full of symbolism, imagery, and rhetoric. That should not be brushed aside to look for “real” progress. Symbolism is important in itself.
Markets Optimistic about the Moon-Kim Summit but Investing in the Outcome is Premature
While there are reasons to be hopeful about the outcome of the summit, investing now in the resumption of Inter-Korean construction projects is premature even in the best case scenario.
The Summit Will Be Televised: Both Koreas are Seeking the Summit Spotlight
The world’s attention will be on the Korean peninsula this week as President Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong-un meet televised at the DMZ.