Danger ahead as Kim and Yoon bury inter-Korean detente
Current tensions on the Korean Peninsula are not particularly anomalous, but the looming possibility of Donald Trump’s return to the…
Geopolitics and global slowdown weigh on South Korea’s economy
Weakening domestic demand and geopolitical disruptions constrained South Korea's economy in 2023, but the greater long-term challenge is the country's…
South Korea’s higher education should make inroads in India
South Korea's university sector should focus on India, whose policies and demographics align well with South Korea's transnational higher education…
South Koreans blame feminism for demographic collapse
As South Korea struggles with low fertility rates, elites have overlooked societal pressures, long working hours and housing costs, opting…
Futility and loathing in South Korea
2023 saw little progress on addressing South Korea's most pressing domestic issues, with President Yoon's US-focused foreign policy instead taking…
Party splits shift South Korea’s political landscape
New political parties indicate a lack of party innovation and prioritization of personal ambition in South Korea, but these newcomers…
South Korea–Ukraine partnership charged with reenergising Europe’s battery market
Harmonising Ukraine’s lithium resources with South Korea’s battery-producing capabilities could help Europe diversify away from China, writes Anthony Rinna (Sino-NK)…
Diplomatic shifts belie continuity in North Korea
2023 saw North Korea undergo changes in diplomacy and policy, though none of these substantially change the country’s international posture…
Yoon’s government struggles to broaden its political base
Author: Jong Eun Lee, American University On 10 May 2022, Yoon Suk-yeol was inaugurated as South Korea’s president. Yoon promised…
Maintaining the security status quo in South Korea
Authors: Rahul Jaybhay and Anondeeta Chakraborty, JNU Stranded in the deteriorating East Asian security environment, South Korea is witnessing unprecedented…