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
Comparing Contexts: South Korea’s Potential Nuclear Armament in the 1970s & 2020s
Taehwa Hong •
The 1970s was a turbulent period for the U.S.-ROK alliance, including South Korea's first attempt to develop its own nuclear weapon.
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South Korean Objectives in the Final Frontier
Terrence Matsuo •
While Korea has set its sights on the stars, challenges lie ahead for Seoul's efforts to join the modern space race.
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The Forced Labor Solution – The Triumph Of Korean Leadership Over Japanese Timidity
Daniel Sneider •
The announcement of a plan to resolve the issue of Korean wartime forced laborers was driven by the Korean government, but can it hold?
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Improving Korea’s Long-Term Care for the Elderly
Randall S. Jones •
Social and demographic changes necessitate that Korea implement reforms to efficiently provide high-quality long-term care to the elderly.
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Japanese Protestation and Pragmatism Towards a Nuclear South Korea
Terrence Matsuo •
If Korea chose to pursue a nuclear weapon, it is likely that Japan would initially signal disapproval with diplomatic and economic sanctions.
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