How Do Trump’s Approval Ratings in South Korea Compare to Prior U.S. Presidents?
Juni Kim •
Analysis and commentary on the U.S.-South Korea relationship and what Korea means for American interests. New posts several times a week.
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The Recent Threats of Violence Against K-pop Girl Group Apink Are Crimes But Not Terrorism
Paul Sung •
As popular as it is post-9/11 to worry about terrorism, K-pop fans are misapplying terrorism when referring to criminal behavior against Apink.
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Why Isn’t Kim Jong-un Answering Seoul’s Phone Calls?
Mark Tokola •
One obvious step for North Korea to buy time for its weapons program would be to drive a wedge between your two enemies, the United States and South Korea.
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BBC Begins Broadcasting in Korean: What’s the Significance for Getting Information into North Korea?
Robert King •
BBC Begins Broadcasting in Korean: What’s the Significance for Getting Information into North Korea?
Op-EdThe beginning of radio broadcasts in Korea by the BBC is a welcome addition to the sources of news and information reaching North Korea.
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The Elusive Korean Language Major
Jeff Zwick •
The surge in Korean study may be a result of K-pop and K-dramas, but the number of U.S. schools offering a Korean major is lowest when compared to Japanese, Chinese, and Arabic.
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Does the China-ROK Summit Signal the End of Economic Pressure over THAAD? Don’t Hold Your Breath.
Jenna Gibson •
Does the China-ROK Summit Signal the End of Economic Pressure over THAAD? Don’t Hold Your Breath.
Op-EdHeadlines proclaimed the end of the dispute over THAAD, which China insists will harm their national security. However, these celebrations may be premature.
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