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.
Why Abe Should Go to the PyeongChang Winter Olympics
In the end, Prime Minister Abe Shinzo attending the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games would be a significant win for Japan.
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.
Why There Won’t Be a Military Conflict During the 2018 Winter Olympics
It is more likely North Korea will seek to raise tensions in the rub up to the 2018 Winter Olympics than to embrace dialogue or more extreme measures.
What Do North Koreans Do for Fun?
Despite many bleak and dark images surrounding North Korea, many North Koreans enjoy various forms of entertainment—ranging from taking families to dolphiariums in Pyongyang to inviting friends over for karaoke.
2017 Baseball Preview: South Koreans in Major League Baseball
With opening day less than two weeks away, we continue our look at South Koreans playing baseball professionally in the United States in the major leagues and the minor leagues.
2017 Baseball Preview: South Korean Minor League Prospects
While much of the attention focuses on South Koreans playing in the major leagues, as teams continue to look overseas for talent they have also looked to South Korea for prospects.