Impact of the 2018 Congressional Elections on American Policy Toward Korea
Taking control of the House of Representatives, Democrats will not be kind to President Trump – including on his lackluster progress on denuclearization
What Do the U.S. Mid-term Elections Mean for U.S.-Korea Relations?
Democrats may be torn between their desire for a diplomatic solution to the North Korea nuclear issue and their deep skepticism of the Trump Administration.
Will the Midterm Elections See the Second Korean-American Elected to Congress?
Should one of the Korean-American candidates running for office win, they would become just the second Korean-American elected to Congress.
Fight to the Finish: Local Election Season in South Korea
Many South Korean candidates in the June 13th election tapped into pop culture and highlighted issues of common concern to broaden their appeal.
South Korean General Elections: Outlook for the Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, and South Gyeongsang Province Elections
On June 13, local elections in Korea will be held for about 4,000 local administrative, legislative, and educational leaders in 17 major cities and provinces.
2017 in Review: A Critical Year for the Korean Peninsula
In 2017, attention turned to the Korean Peninsula as South Korea removed Park Geun-hye from office and North Korea advanced its weapons programs.
Why do Koreans Vote at a Higher Rate in Elections than Americans?
Even prior to this presidential election, South Korea had a track record of high voter turnout relative to other countries.
Moon Vows to Become a “President of All People,” but Faces a Nation Divided
An unexpected early presidential election was held on May 9 in South Korea. This election was the result of the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye. The election was won by Moon Jae-In, who strongly argued for eradicating ‘deep rooted evils”’ in Korean society, referring to the turmoil from the former President Park.
Challenges in Relations with the U.S. under the Moon Administration
For the newly elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in, just as central to resolving the issues raised by Trump will be understanding his approach to foreign affairs.
Seoul, Washington, and Pyongyang: Delicate Diplomatic Triangle for President Moon Jae-in
The campaign is over; ballots have been cast; the result is clear—Moon Jae-in will be in the Blue House within a few days.