South Korea

The Symbolism of Gift-Giving Diplomacy

It’s what it means to the people back home

Nov 8

Xi-Lee Summit Centers on Repairing Diplomatic Ties

Shifting Kim’s nuke threats to Trump

Nov 3

Trump and Lee Cobble Broad Tariff, Investment Deals

Xi-Trump aftermath an anticlimax

Oct 30

Asean Summit Quandary: Dealing With Cybercrime

Festering problems in Cambodia anger South Koreans

Oct 21 •

John Berthelsen

South Korea Says No to President’s Engagement With North

Proposal generates outrage at home

Oct 2

US Detention of Korean Workers Stiffens Mood in Seoul

Debacle for both sides

Sep 14

Trump's MAGA Policies and the ROK–US Alliance

South Korean diplomacy’s internal and external crisis.

May 16

Seoul Prefers Investment, Not Confrontation On Tariff War

Steel mills, pipelines auto factories to employ Americans

Apr 11

Top South Korean Court Upholds President’s Impeachment

Country heads for new election and massive political unrest

Apr 4

South Korean President Yoon’s Arrest Could Backfire on Opposition

North Korea claims Seoul on the verge of collapse

Jan 15

Impeachment Crisis Splits Koreans

As supporters rally to prevent arrest, economy shows signs of stress

Jan 13

In Seoul’s Impeachment Drama, Opposition Fights For Power

Conservatives fight to stay in power

Dec 18, 2024

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