The Sado Gold Mine Decision: Is Compromise Over History Possible?
A troubling question remains whether the historical past of Japan’s colonial rule over Korea will again roil relations.
Remembering History… On the Big Screen
History, politics, and geopolitics are ever-present in Northeast Asia – and they are increasingly part of the media landscape.
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.
North Korea and the Third World: Historical Origins
Dr. Stephan Haggard reviews Dr. Benjamin Young’s recent book “Guns, Guerillas and the Great Leader,” which highlights North Korea’s long history of projecting a Third Worldist image.
Moon Pushes for Reconciliation with Japan
President Moon’s March 1 Independence Movement Day speech reaffirms his focus on mending relations with Japan in the coming year.
Renewed ROK-Japan Tensions with Court Decision on Comfort Women
A court ruling on wartime legacy potentially reignites tensions with Japan in spite of South Korea’s foreign policy aims.
Coronavirus Worsens Korea-Japan Tensions
The South Korean government’s responses to Japan’s new travel restrictions suggest that bilateral relations have not recovered from tensions last year.
Impeachment Precedent: Lessons from the Nixon and Clinton Administrations
Nixon and Clinton administrations provide a glimpse into how Trump’s execution of foreign policy could be impacted by the impeachment inquiry.
A Conversation with Charlie Rangel, Former Congressman and Korean War Veteran
KEI President Donald Manzullo, a former member of the House of Representatives, recently interviewed Charlie Rangel, a former Congressman from New York and a Korean War Veteran, for the KEI podcast.