The Koreas

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.

South Korea is attempting to deal with the now-universal issue of disinformation. So why did its draft bill attract such fierce criticism?

South Korea and the U.S. have shown different views on the timing and sequence of an end-of-war declaration, but Seoul implies that significant progress has been made.

South Korea is among the world’s most carbon intense economies. What changes is Seoul willing to make?