It’s official – new numbers from March confirm that China’s THAAD retaliation has significantly cut into South Korea’s tourism industry.

A question frequently asked is whether the next South Korean administration will tilt towards China and away from the United States, based on Seoul’s purportedly shifting perception of the relative importance of the two countries. In reality, it is not helpful to judge whether the United States or China are more important to the Republic of Korea. There is no simple reply to the general question and, honestly, there is no reason to answer it.

Hallyu fans who have always wanted to be able to understand their favorite stars when they speak in Korean now have a new tool – Viki’s Learn Mode.

Attempting to contest rumors in Seoul that the U.S. would name Korea and/or China a currency manipulator for political reasons, last month I argued against both the possibility of such a decision and the scope of its financial impact. Thankfully, my points on the latter were not necessary.

Full first quarter data on trade between North Korea and China is not yet available, but data released by China’s General Administration of Customs raises interesting questions in regards to ongoing trade between China and North Korea.

Twelve percent of Americans have a favorable view of North Korea, according to a new poll from Pew Research Center.