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Wed, November 29, 2023 | 23:37

[REVIEW] A glance at changes in North Korean society

REVIEWA glance at changes in North Korean society

This year marked a period of great change on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea's economy and society displayed signs of renewed vitality. With coal exports decreasing, domestic electric power generation enhanced the reliability of the electric grid, reducing blackouts.

2018-12-09 09:39

[VIEW] Taiwan's political tsunami: It's the economy, stupid!

VIEWTaiwan's political tsunami: It's the economy, stupid!

In the local elections held last weekend, Taiwan's voters delivered an unimaginably crushing blow to President Tsai Ing-Wen and her ruling party. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lost mayoral elections in some key cities to the Kuomintang (KMT.)

2018-12-01 10:21

[INTERVIEW] Young female North Korean defector sings 'Goose's Dream'

INTERVIEWYoung female North Korean defector sings 'Goose's Dream'

“Yes, I have a dream and I believe in that dream. Just watch me, facing up to the wall named destiny that is standing frigidly.” This is a part of the popular Korean song “Goose's Dream” by Insooni.

2018-11-24 10:00

[INTERVIEW] Multicultural families: a potential strength for Korean society

INTERVIEWMulticultural families: a potential strength for Korean society

One out of 14 Koreans is in an international marriage - more than 7 percent. This is numerical evidence that Korean society is becoming more accepting of international marriages compared with the past.

2018-11-18 09:48

[INTERVIEW] An American youth aspiring to contribute to ROK-US relations

INTERVIEWAn American youth aspiring to contribute to ROK-US relations

The United States of America held midterm elections on the Nov. 6. The Democratic Party recaptured the House and the Republic Party held the Senate; therefore, one side can consider this as a win, a loss, or a tie.

2018-11-11 10:06

[VIEW] Thinking out loud about public diplomacy in Korea and beyond

VIEWThinking out loud about public diplomacy in Korea and beyond

In its simplest form, Nicholas Cull defines public diplomacy as “the process by which an international actor conducts foreign policy by engaging a foreign public.”

2018-11-03 10:04

[VIEW] Defense cooperation for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions

VIEWDefense cooperation for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions

The number of people affected by natural disasters doubled, from 102 million in 2015 to 204 million in 2016, while the total damage also increased significantly. Natural disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, pandemic diseases and social disasters like Japan's 2011 nuclear plant accident, hit the Asia-Pacific region frequently.

2018-10-27 09:32

[VIEW] China's ASEAN policy is worrisome

VIEWChina's ASEAN policy is worrisome

China's ASEAN policy has to take account individual members' varying diplomatic approaches, geopolitical significance, diverse geographies, political frameworks, military strengths, economic potentials and cultural connections.

2018-10-20 10:54

[VIEW] Belt and Road Initiative: Not a debt trap, but rather a great chance for Sri Lanka

VIEWBelt and Road Initiative: Not a debt trap, but rather a great chance for Sri Lanka

Infrastructure development projects in Sri Lanka, financed with Chinese loans, have become a source of hot debate. It was again cited by United States Vice President Mike Pence as debt-trap diplomacy in his latest accusation against China.

2018-10-13 09:54

[INTERVIEW] A Korean Chinese couple's Korean dream has come true

INTERVIEWA Korean Chinese couple's Korean dream has come true

The night in Dongdaemun station is no different from any other region in Seoul. The neon signs around the station are blazing, but the only difference is that the signs are in Chinese.

2018-10-06 11:28

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