End of 2019, End of Candlelight Revolution’s Hope
The Candlelight Revolution three years ago brought hope for South Korea's ailing democracy. Moon Jae-in, who came into power then, has dashed that expectation.
Politics
Revisiting: My Political Coming of Age
Young people have been leading a lethargic existence removed from politics. But no more. The Park Geun-hye scandal woke us to our potential.
Mooncare: South Korea’s Proposed Health Insurance Reform in Full
The Moon Jae-in administration's ambitious plan to overhaul the national health care system has invited its share of criticisms. But what does the so-called "Mooncare" entail and is it really feasible?
Druking Scandal Shadows Moon Jae-in’s ‘Super Spring’
The Druking scandal involves the manipulation of online comments, South Korea's largest search engine, and possibly president Moon Jae-in. Behind Moon's glittering popularity following the inter-Korean summit, the political scandal continues to cast a shadow.
One April Morning
On Apr. 27, Kim Jong-un stepped on South Korean soil for the first time. It was also the first time a North Korean leader came to the South in nearly 70 years. Here is our photo essay on the ground, recording the historic morning of the inter-Korean summit.
Why I Decline ‘North Korean Defector’ Interview Requests
Media outlets constantly make use of the 'miserable North Korean defector' narrative. The current media frenzy surrounding the inter-Korean summit is no different. But journalists should exercise more sensitivity and respect, writes one defector.
No More Rocket Man?
Kim Jong-un is stepping onto South Korean soil tomorrow morning, the first ever for a North Korean leader. Moon Jae-in and Kim will most likely talk about some form of peace...but what will come afterwards?
North Korea Summit and the Elephant in the Room
South Korea's summit with North Korea is happening in less than a week. It's seen as an important stepping stone for Kim Jong-un's expected meeting with Donald Trump sometime in May. What does North Korea want? What are some unspoken issues?
A Small Scandal, A Big Blow to Moon Jae-in’s Credibility
What seems like a fight over minor failings of Kim Ki-sik, South Korea's new Financial Supervisory Service governor, has undercut the Moon Jae-in government's claim that it is morally superior to conservatives who ruled before Moon.
Watching North Koreans Watch South Koreans
Inter-Korean relations may be on the mend, but it’s an uphill battle to challenge the narrative of brainless, heartless North Koreans.
North Korea Summit 101
For those of you who haven't been following the news, Kim Jong-un has been coming out of the Peninsula. Recently he met China's Xi Jinping. Next on his platter are the presidents of South Korea and the U.S. Here is our introduction about the basics of what is happening.
Foreign Media in South Korea: Arbiters of Truth, and Players in Their Own Right
When the BBC correspondent in Seoul sent out a tweet last weekend, it demonstrated the power foreign media wield in South Korea, as well as the difficulty of staying above the muck of local politics.