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The Two Koreas Mark 30 Years of UN Membership: Different Roles for North and South Korea
Since their admission to the United Nations in 1991, the two Koreas have played quite different roles in the organization.
The Two Koreas Mark 30 Years of UN Membership: The Road to Membership
September marked the 30th anniversary of the entry of North Korea and South Korea into full membership in the United Nations.
Mindful Accommodation of New Families
Recent policies underscore how carefully the government is approaching new definitions of family structures.
Public Scrutiny Around Criminal Sentencing
Public discourse in South Korea that advocates for heavier criminal sentencing is at odds with current legal norms in both Korea and abroad.
Arguments for Individual Choice Gains Traction
A change in focus from business interests to individual choice proves effective in ending a controversial anti-online gaming law.
Lift or Extend Travel Ban for U.S. Citizens to North Korea?
In 2017, the United States authorized a travel ban prohibiting U.S. citizens from traveling “into, through or in North Korea. Will it be renewed?
Hotline Restored between North and South Korea; Seoul Sees Urgency for North-South Rapprochement
The restoration of the North-South hotline was announced on the anniversary of the Korean War armistice. South Korea has proposed going even further.
Political promises falter in the face of economics
South Korea’s political establishment struggles to reduce the country’s reliance on nuclear energy given the country’s economic demands.
Backlash Against A Path to Citizenship
Policies designed to make citizenship easier for the children of permanent residents have been met with anti-Chinese sentiments.
Review of Laws Reflect Demographic Concerns
South Korea’s low birthrate is leading the government to rethink laws that restrict the definition of family and limit protections.
Lasting Impact of the Division on Civil Liberties
The National Assembly failed to ratify the international convention on forced labor because it clashed with the ROK National Security Law.
Limits of Public Diplomacy and Soft Power: Lessons from the THAAD Dispute for South Korea’s Foreign Policy
South Korea’s Adaptable Engagement with Iran
Seoul explores a more flexible bilateral relationship with Iran as the Biden administration signals openness to recommitting to the JCPOA.
Commitment to Improving Seoul-Tokyo Relations
Moon Jae-in upholds the promise of separating history from improving bilateral relations despite new tensions over Japan’s history books.