More South Koreans Trust North Korea’s Intent to Denuclearize after Summit
The significant shift in poll numbers highlight how impactful the summit was for South Koreans and their hopes for a peaceful resolution on the Korean peninsula.
The April 27 “Panmunjom Declaration” in Context
The April 27 summit was full of symbolism, imagery, and rhetoric. That should not be brushed aside to look for “real” progress. Symbolism is important in itself.
Markets Optimistic about the Moon-Kim Summit but Investing in the Outcome is Premature
While there are reasons to be hopeful about the outcome of the summit, investing now in the resumption of Inter-Korean construction projects is premature even in the best case scenario.
North Korea Test Moratorium Not as Significant as It Seems
In what is being hailed as a significant step by the United States and South Korea, North Korea has announced that it has suspended missile tests and will shut down its nuclear test site. While seemingly an important step towards denuclearization, the move by North Korea only affirms prior statements by the regime.
Summit Announcements Encourage Cautious Optimism Among South Koreans
Having lived under the North Korean threat for decades, South Koreans are very familiar with the deadly provocations and broken promises of the past. The upcoming summits are undoubtedly meaningful, but like many throughout the global community, South Koreans are cautiously optimistic of what developments the talks will bring.
Music Diplomacy: South Korean Artists Will Head to North Korea for Pyongyang Concerts
A group of South Korean musicians will head to Pyongyang at the end of March for two concerts. Meet the artists who will show their talents to North Korea.
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.
Hazy Shade of Winter: Air Pollution Sparks Emergency Measures in Korea
Dangerously high levels of particulate matter in the air prompted emergency measures from the Seoul city government this week.
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.
Ten Useful Korean Words for Winter
With a cold snap freezing South Korea this week, we collected a list of 10 useful winter-related Korean words that could help you get through the season.