Real Geopolitical Tensions Shape Public Attitudes
While seemingly driven by incidental events, public attitudes towards foreign nations may be responding to real tensions.
Hanbok Controversy Stokes Anti-Chinese Sentiment
The Korean anger at China’s use of hanbok stems from the clothing’s role in not only the country’s national identity but also present prestige.
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.
Attention and Accountability in South Korean Sports
Public spotlight is on the widespread issue of bullying in sports as an increasing number of bullying accusations are surfacing against well-known athletes.
Public Support for Inter-Korean Sports Diplomacy Cools
While it remains an avenue for engagement with North Korea, South Koreans are more wary of bearing the cost of sports diplomacy.
From Colonial Korea to United Korea in the Olympic Games
Korea’s Olympic history extends beyond South Korea’s recent success at the Summer Olympic Games back to the colonial period.
The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Paralympics and North Korea’s Record on People with Disabilities
The participation of North Korean Paralympians in the Paralympics is a positive step in the recognition and implementation rights of disabled DPRK citizens.
Meet the Korean Musicians who Rocked the PyeongChang Closing Ceremony
At the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics yesterday, a wide variety of South Korean musicians showed off the breadth of Korean music.
South Korean Athletes to Watch at the PyeongChang Olympics
South Korea has high expectations for PyeongChang, with the team hoping to obtain eight gold medals, four silver medals, and eight bronze medals
PyeongChang or Pyongyang Olympics?: The Politics of North Korean Participation in the Winter Olympics
Clearly the participation of the North in the PyeongChang Games has benefits for both North and South since both have made a major effort to bring it about.