More: South Korea
Korea’s Rice Belt vs. China’s BRI: The Africa Play
My analysis of South Korean relations with Egypt and a comparison with China, my academic and research specialty, comes as Egypt and South Korea...
US Trade Wars and Military Globalization Spark Complex Alignments
President Trump’s new round of reciprocal and universal tariffs will escalate trade tensions, lower investment, hit market pricing, distort trade flows, disrupt supply chains,...
Why the US-Japan-ROK Alliance Faces Greater Risk in 2025 Than Cold War Europe
With the growing threat of nuclear conflict in Northeast Asia—driven by North Korea’s ability to strike the U.S. mainland with nuclear missiles—strategic concerns about...
Democracy Maturity: South Korea’s Story Arc so far
Yoon Suk-Yeol, the recently impeached president of South Korea, has sparked a new and broader discussion about the resilience and maturity of South Korea's...
Squid Game and South Korean Politics: Socioeconomic Inequality and Power Struggles
Netflix’s Squid Game has captured global attention with its depiction of a deadly survival game where financially desperate individuals are forced to compete for...
The Consequences of North Korea’s Involvement in the Russia-Ukraine War
Since 2022, Russia and Ukraine have been at war, with NATO backing up Ukraine. In the later part of 2024, South Korea and the...
Elon Musk’s Influence on Asian Satellite Development: South Korea and Indonesia
Asia's need for better internet access drives satellite technology development, but the region still struggles with infrastructure, especially in remote areas. This "digital divide"...
Navigating the Complexities of North Korea’s Diplomacy: Internal Dynamics and Regional Influences
North Korea, officially known as “The Democratic People's Republic of Korea” has historically been the center point of diplomatic and security concerns in the...
Asia’s Best Kept Secrets: Discovering Hidden Leisure Destinations
Asia is a vast continеnt bursting with iconic attractions such as the Grеat Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, and Angkor Wat. Thеsе globally...
President Yoon Suk-Yeol Coup Attempt in South Korea Shows Sad State of Civil-Military Relations
Civil-military relations form the bedrock of stability and democratic governance in any nation. South Korea, with its robust democratic framework and history of military...