South Korea’s New Southern Policy: Will Its ‘Legacy’ Continue Under the Next Administration?
Election pledges provide an initial overview of how Moon Jae-in’s New Southern Policy may or may not continue under the next administration.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2022
10 issues on South Korean politics, U.S.-Korea relations, the region, and North Korea that will have an impact on the Korean peninsula in 2022.
Will the Next President Climb the Mount of Distrust Between Korea and Japan?
Regardless of who the next Korean president is, he will have an opportunity to refocus the very critical relationship between Seoul and Tokyo.
The Biden Administration and the U.S.-ROK Alliance
Joseph Biden will be inaugurated on Wednesday, 20 January, bringing the Trump era to an end. Under the 45th president, American alliances faced significant stress…
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2021
We were reminded last year that it can be difficult to anticipate the events that will dominate any given year. As 2020 began, few people…
Seoul Looks for a Tune that Resonates with Trump on Burden-Sharing
Finding a tune that resonates with Trump on burden-sharing may be more difficult than South Korea assumes.
Is Trump Impacting How South Koreans View the United States?
As President Moon Jae-in meets with President Trump this week to discuss new issues as well as longstanding ones such as the North Korea nuclear problem, his flexibility both in Washington and after his return to Seoul depends on public opinion at home.
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.
South Korea’s Presidential Candidates: Setting the Board
A brief overview of the nominees from the major and minor South Korean political parties.