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Why South Korea remained cautious in congratulating Taiwan’s election result
South Korea’s muted response to Taiwan’s election results shows its approach is based on security calculations
January 19, 2024
South Korea’s focus on US, Japan relations in 2023 overlooks regional players
As Seoul prioritizes key alliances, experts warn of potential fallout in wider Asian relations as elections loom
January 8, 2024
South Korea slashes budget to support foreign laborers, even as workforce grows
Dozens of support centers set to close after Yoon administration cuts millions in funding, provoking widespread concern
December 26, 2023
South Korea’s immigration dilemma puts Southeast Asians in the spotlight
Tough immigration checks raise questions on racial profiling amid concerns about undocumented migrants and illicit drugs
December 8, 2023
South Korea’s coastal defense: The gap between tech prowess and practical skills
Frequent coastal breaches in South Korea highlight the delicate balance between advanced tech and expert training
November 3, 2023
Why South Korea’s arms export boom faces geopolitical hurdles
Seoul’s defense export aspirations face hurdles amid differing motivations and industrial strengths in target regions
October 23, 2023
South Korea debates equity of military exemption for elite athletes and artists
The ongoing debate over conscription privileges for certain individuals challenges perceptions of fairness and merit
October 18, 2023
Why opposition leader’s hunger strike is different from those that came before
While past political figures used protest to advance South Korea’s democracy, experts say Lee’s protest is more nuanced
September 22, 2023
Reframing South Korean Identity: The controversy of General Hong Beom-do’s bust
Experts have likened South Korea's decision to remove freedom fighter’s bust from military academy to McCarthyism
September 15, 2023
Rallying for justice: South Korean school teachers demand reform
Pointing to vague wordings in the country’s laws, teachers lament that they have become victims of abusive parents
September 7, 2023
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