Olympic Clouds Over Moon’s Approval Ratings?
Moon’s recent engagement of North Korea as part of the PyeongChang Olympics brought mixed reviews, and lowered his previously sky-high approval ratings.
What Are the Right Conditions for an Inter-Korean Summit?
President Moon will need to convince North Korea to engage in behaviors that will help make a summit viable, but not so much it walks away.
A North Korean Thaw for the Winter Olympics?
While few observers doubt the significance of the Olympics agreement, many disagree about what it will mean for the future of inter-Korean relations.
How South Korea Hopes to Translate Public Spending into Growth and Reform
South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s agenda of public sector-led economic and social reform hinges on creating 810,000 government jobs.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2018
As we look ahead to what might occur in 2018 we should also consider how key events from 2017 will continue to shape the year ahead.
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.
South Koreans Consider Nukes, But Japan Remains an Unknown Variable
With North Korean provocations gaining steam, the nuclear armament issue has become the center of political conflicts in South Korea.
Korea’s Ambitious Smart Water Grid Initiative
The word “Smart Grid” became popularized when the energy industry thought applying sensors and having comprehensive control over the whole cycle of generating and consuming…
President Moon’s Commitment to Young People in South Korea
Part of President Moon’s plans for re-invigorating the economy is to address the problem of unemployment, especially among Korea’s young people.
U.S.-Korea Relations: Don’t Drive a Wedge
There is a small but growing body of commentary arguing that Washington and Seoul are drifting apart on North Korea policy.