The Future of Global Korea
By Sarah K. Yun Since his inauguration in 2008, President Lee Myung-bak has promoted a “Global Korea” policy for Korea to be a more active…
The Eternally Present and Future Leadership in North Korea
By Nicholas Hamisevicz There was an interesting contrast last week on the Korean peninsula as South Koreans went to the polls to democratically elect members…
North Korean Workers Party Leadership Chart
North Korea recently held a series of meetings to formalize leadership positions in the new regime. Kim Jong-il was named the Eternal Secretary General, while Kim Jong-un became the party’s First Secretary. Here is an updated Workers Party of Korea leadership chart.
The Eternal General Secretary Makes Way for Other Political Changes in North Korea
Kim Jong-il is named the Eternal Secretary General and other promotions in North Korea.
A Discordant Symphony for Track II Diplomacy with North Korea
By Sarah K. Yun Immediately after the Leap Day Agreement between the U.S. and North Korea, people-to-people exchanges increased significantly with the Track II dialogues…
Women Leading Korea
For the first time in Korean politics, two women are leading the ruling and opposition parties. Two other women became the chairpersons for the most liberal party in Korea.
Taiwan’s Election and the Cross-Strait Connections to Korea
By Nicholas Hamisevicz 2012 is a year of elections and leadership transitions in Asia. Taiwan was set to have the honor of kicking things off,…