The Sado Gold Mine Decision: Is Compromise Over History Possible?
A troubling question remains whether the historical past of Japan’s colonial rule over Korea will again roil relations.
South Korea-Japan Relations: Assessing the Longevity of the Spirit of Camp David
While political leaders should be proud of trilateral progress, lingering historical resentments means the Korea-Japan leg remains tenuous.
What Happened: Q2 2024
What happened in U.S.-Korea trade and investment in the second quarter of 2024?
Number of North Korean Defectors Going to South Korea Remains Low, but They Are Receiving Increased Attention
While defections have decreased, defectors have been elevated within South Korea by an administration intent on emphasizing human rights.
Korea’s Healthcare System Part I: Why Are Doctors Going on Strike?
Expanded healthcare has improved health conditions; however, a number of issues, including doctor shortages, suggest the need for reforms.
The Need for a Calibrated Response to the North Korea-Russia Summit
South Korea should adopt a calibrated response based on how cooperation between North Korea-Russia develops under the new treaty.
South Korea Heads UN Security Council Discussion on North Korea Human Rights
The roles of North and South Korea at the UNSC meeting highlight the stark differences between the two Korean states at the United Nations.
Prospects for Growing Cooperation Between South Korea and the G7
South Korea’s participation was reprised in Japan in 2023, and South Korea’s presence—or absence—is beginning to become more felt.