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South Korea Trapped between China and US

July 13, 2020 Opinion

Tensions between the United States and the PRC keep rising. In fact, the confrontation is starting to resemble a “new Cold War”. The relationship appears to have reached a turning point on May 20, 202…

On the Problems with Japan’s Course of Movement “Toward the Southwest”

July 10, 2020 Opinion

In the strategic game that is playing out in the area around the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the presence of Japan is growing more prominent. The nature of this presence is reflected in both the aspect…

Time to Rethink the US-ROK Alliance

July 2, 2020 Opinion

North Korea has blown up the inter-Korean liaison office in Kaesong. It is threatening an all-out pamphlet war in response to defectors sending anti-regime propaganda to the north. South Korea’s unifi…

A Progressive Victory over the Coronavirus

April 28, 2020 Opinion

The current pandemic has led to the postponement of elections around the world. Over 75 countries have declared some kind of state of emergency. Several illiberal leaders, like Viktor Orban, have used…

What the Coronavirus Says about Us

March 21, 2020 Opinion

A crisis, according to self-help and leadership books, reveals much about a person’s character. The same can be said of a nation’s character. Since the latest pandemic began to spread out of China in …

The COVID-19 Outbreak Highlights Cultural Differences In East & West

March 17, 2020 Opinion

The COVID-19 outbreak has highlighted some of key cultural differences between the East and West as each civilization's many states struggle in their own ways to contain the virus. China and South Kor…

China Should Indeed Keep an Eye on Indian-South Korean Security Cooperation

October 8, 2019 Opinion

The Chinese Communist Party-backed "Global Times" was absolutely correct in publishing an analysis last month warning that "China Should Remain Alert To Indian-South Korean Security Cooperation" becau…

The Last Time the United States Sought to Withdraw from South Korea

September 23, 2019 Opinion

President Donald Trump has hinted for years that he is dissatisfied with the U.S. alliance with South Korea. Will he try to withdraw troops from South Korea if he is re-elected? Former President Jimmy…