The Korean-American Vote: Update on the 2016 Presidential Election
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.
Recent Posts
China’s North Korea Trade Surges in August: Are sanctions busted?
William Brown •
Any hopes that last spring’s “toughest ever” UN Security Council sanctions would cripple North Korea’s economy are likely to be dashed by recently released Chinese customs data.
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North Korea’s Rationale Behind the Fifth Nuclear Test
Maria Rosaria Coduti •
Why did North Korea conduct a fifth nuclear test?
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Misconceptions About Trade Dominate the First Presidential Debate
Phil Eskeland •
Last night’s debate between former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and businessman Donald Trump highlights trade as a top tier political issue in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
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An Earthquake in Korea: A Look at the Gyeongju Earthquakes
Christopher Hurst •
Is there a reason for this rash of strong earthquakes in Korea in such a short time-frame? Moreover, is Korea prepared for a major earthquake?
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5 Books on Korean History Besides “The Two Koreas”
Jenna Gibson •
Any student of Korea policy knows “The Two Koreas,” by Don Oberdorfer. Famous both for its physical heft and its incredible detail, this book is regularly referenced as the go-to history book in Korea policy circles.
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