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Korea Loses Spot as Third Largest Sender of Students to the U.S.

In 2016, South Korea officially dropped from the third largest source of international students in the United States to the fourth largest, now sitting behind...

Jenna Gibson

March 28, 2017

Analysis

Five K-pop Tropes that Need to Go

As a fan of anything, especially something like k-pop that’s still relatively niche in the United States, it can be very frustrating to read news...

Jenna Gibson

February 23, 2017

Analysis

Pokémon Go and the Potential of Augmented Reality Games In South Korea

While Niantic Labs launched Pokémon Go in many countries in North America and Europe, it did not fully launch in South Korea until January 23,...

Gwanghyun Pyun

February 10, 2017

Analysis

Grasping for Entertainment: The Rise of Claw Machines in South Korea

Recently, the number of claw machines around downtown Seoul have greatly increased, especially in busy nightlife areas such as Sinchon, Hongdae and Gangnam.

Gwanghyun Pyun

February 8, 2017

Analysis

How Korean-Americans Transformed the History of Science and Technology

As we celebrate Korean-American Day, a look at how Korean-American's have helped to shape science and technology.

Juni Kim

January 13, 2017

Analysis

Korean Language Continues to Gain Popularity Worldwide

In Thailand, students applying to college will soon have the option of using Korean as their foreign language. This move comes amid growing demand for...

Jenna Gibson

July 13, 2016

Analysis

A Record Setting Five Koreans Debut in Major League Baseball

While more Japanese professionals have played in the major leagues, players from Korea are increasingly making their mark in MLB as well.

Troy Stangarone

April 21, 2016

Analysis

Korean Lunar New Year Traditions

On February 8, South Korea will celebrate Lunar New Year, called Seollal in Korean.

Seho Park

February 8, 2016

Analysis

Insights from German Unification: The Social Challenges of Unification

One of the most difficult internal challenges Korea will face after unification is integrating the North Korean population into South Korean society.

Troy Stangarone

October 2, 2015

Analysis

A History of Islam in Korea

While only 0.3 percent of Korean residents describe themselves as Muslim, Islam has left an indelible mark in Korean history.

Lilka Marino

September 21, 2015

Analysis

How the Korean Language Has Diverged Over 70 Years of Separation

After the first meeting between North and South in 1972, the North Korean delegation already noted a marked change in the Korean language that both...

Lilka Marino

August 20, 2015

Analysis

Rodman and Rogen Have Made the Same Mistake on North Korea

Dennis Rodman and Seth Rogen have made the same mistake on North Korea.

Nicholas Hamisevicz

December 23, 2014

Analysis

A Star-Studded Affair: Can Korean Celebrities Bring Awareness to Human Rights Issues in North Korea?

Which celebrity could take on North Korean humanitarian causes?

Clare Hubbard

June 26, 2014

Analysis

Who Has More International Influence, Psy or Kim Jong-un?

By Troy Stangarone With K-Pop finally making its global breakout with Psy’s international smash hit Gangnam Style, one might have expected there to be a...

Troy Stangarone

May 30, 2013

Analysis

Rodman Doesn’t Understand the Big Picture with North Korea, and He May Have Hurt It

Kim Jong Un’s responses to U.S. offers of engagement with missile and nuclear tests effect the relationship more that his love of basketball.

Nicholas Hamisevicz

March 7, 2013

Analysis