Coronavirus Countermeasures Under Domestic Scrutiny
Seoul’s efforts to contain the coronavirus must also contend with public criticism that it is placing too much emphasis on upholding ties with Beijing.
South Korea Commits to Transparency as it Looks to Contain the Wuhan Coronavirus
The Moon administration recognizes transparency as a key component of successfully addressing the threat from the coronavirus outbreak.
New Prospects for U.S.-Korea-Japan Cooperation
Deeper economic and technological cooperation between Korea, Japan, and the United States offer paths to emerging challenges.
The China-Russia Security Council Resolution Part 2: Chinese Motives
Given that the proposal in the UN Security Council is largely moot given U.S. opposition, what might we glean about Chinese motives?
Emerging 5G industry in South Korea amid the U.S.-China Trade Conflict
As the U.S. government monitors China’s advances in 5G, Huawei’s presence as a 5G vendor in South Korea has created a dilemma.
Fine Dust Continues to Cost South Korea
As Korea braces for another season of heavy fine dust, questions remain on whether the government’s new policies are addressing the root of the problem.
What do China, Japan, and the United Kingdom Have in Common?
The United Kingdom, China, and Japan are subordinating economic interests in the name of pressing foreign policy interests.
State Department Report finds North Korea Policies Encourage Human Trafficking
U.S. State Department’s 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report is a frank, tough, and accurate criticism of North Korea’s abysmal human rights record.
Attention on DPRK and China Policies that Result in Sex Trafficking
Severe punishment doled out to people caught leaving the country have pushed many North Koreans to seek avenues that leave them vulnerable to exploitation
North Korea’s Pegged Won Wiggles, But Doesn’t Break, Yet
North Korea’s won slipped against the dollar in recent weeks, bringing into question whether Pyongyang is running out of hard currency amid sanctions.