Controversial Gwangju: Why May 18 Stands Out among Korea’s Democratization Movement Anniversaries
Distorted historical narratives prevent South Korea from fully coming to terms with the 1980 Gwangju Democracy Movement and inhibit democratic growth.
The Foreign Policy Outlook of South Korean Progressives: Part I
By paying little attention to South Korea’s domestic politics, foreign policy circles in Washington carry a distorted understanding of Korea’s progressives.
Long Overdue Compensation for Korean War Veterans
As part of a broader recognition of the country’s history, the Korean government will compensate Korean War veterans who were previously unacknowledged.
Commitment to Recognizing Historical Issues
The Moon administration’s effort to recognize the victims of the Jeju Uprising shows that South Korea is committed to addressing historical issues.