The Koreas

The success of North Korean renewable energy projects will depend on the willingness of key allies, such as China, to facilitate.

Seoul’s approach to pandemic relief is colored by the formative experience of the 1997-98 crisis.

After 30 years, the model is still alive and well.

Ironically, South Korea and ASEAN's shared desire to avoid confronting China may be limiting Seoul's attractiveness as a strategic partner for the region.

Since North Korea slammed its borders shut in the initial stage of the pandemic, it has made several motions toward resuming normal trade. None has panned out.

Chun's rule, from 1979 to 1988, was marked both by severe political repression as well as rapid social and economic changes. He is most famous for ordering the Gwangju massacre, for which he never apologized.

U.S. President Joe Biden has opened the possibility of a diplomatic boycott for the Beijing Winter Olympics, potentially killing the final hope the Moon administration had to see productive results.

To address the grim humanitarian situation in North Korea, countries should get smart about implementing sanctions, not lift them.

Along with their different policies on North Korea, the two candidates also have different perspectives on Japan. 

The agreement was flawed from the beginning, and continued denialism from the Japanese government undermined its spirit.

An expression offers insight into an inscrutable country.