Amid North Korean Threat, Free Trade Agreement Bedevils Moon Jae-in Presidency
As if dealing with North Korea isn't hard enough, Donald Trump sticks South Korea with a request to renegotiate the FTA from 2011.
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The Few, The Quirky: S. Korea’s War Preppers
Not a lot of people in S. Korea are thinking about war with N. Korea. The few war preppers do it in secret. Here's one speaking out about how to survive.
If a Nuclear Bomb Falls on Seoul, Where Do You Cook Pork Belly?
If a nuclear bomb falls on Seoul, where is the best place to cook pork belly? An ingenious start-up combines S. Korea's two hottest topics.
Those Texts Between Samsung and S. Korean Journalists
"Samsung Republic" is not an exaggeration. Look at the Choi Soon-sil/Park Geun-hye corruption scandal. And now, these texts obtained by SisaIN magazine.
Moonppa: A Troubled Start for the Moon Jae-in Presidency
It could just be that the rising temperatures summoned a high-pressure system and clean air, but even nature seemed to…
Where Are All the Women in South Korea’s Democracy Protests?
S. Korea's democratization is remembered through a few big names, mostly men. But there are many more who fought without being remembered.
Guess Who Is Bizzack? It’s Chung Yoo-ra!
Chung Yoo-ra, the former competitive equestrian and heir to the dubious fortunes of her mother Choi Soon-sil, arrived back in South Korea on Wednesday.
President Moon Jae-in: Between Everyman Persona and North Korea
Moon Jae-in won the election and restored progressive rule after 9 years. Beneath his nice-guy facade and policies toward the North lies a complex persona.
The Triumph of Yearning
South Korea elected its new president, Moon Jae-in. He says this is the "triumph of yearning." His supporters are hopeful that Moon can bring about change.
S Korea’s Politics of Betrayal and the Mirage of Conservative Unity
Following the Park Geun-hye scandal, South Korea's conservatives are in major trouble. They are divided. They will most likely lose the presidential race.
The Potent Force of S Korea’s Regionalism
Regionalism in South Korea is a potent force. Where does it come from, and how will it play into the upcoming presidential election?
Ahn Cheol-soo: Not So Fresh Anymore
Ahn Cheol-soo, doctor-turned-tech tycoon, seemingly came out of nowhere to energize South Korea in 2012. Since then, has he become just another politician?