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![South Korean actor Song Kang-ho poses during a photo call for the film "Cobweb" at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.]()
South Korean actor Song Kang-ho poses during a photo call for the film "Cobweb" at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
K-Culture Is Here to Stay
South Korea’s unique conditions make it an entertainment giant.
![Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gestures toward his off-camera wife as he introduces her to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. They are flanked by flags from the United States and Japan.]()
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gestures toward his off-camera wife as he introduces her to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. They are flanked by flags from the United States and Japan.
Republican Hopefuls Flock to Asia to Burnish Anti-China Creds
China hawks spread their wings ahead of the 2024 election season.
![Yoon and Biden cheers with wine glasses.]()
Yoon and Biden cheers with wine glasses.
Why Biden and Yoon’s Agreement Is a Big Deal
Reassuring allies prevents nuclear proliferation and is a win for Team USA.
![South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol sings into a mic alongside U.S. President Joe Biden during a state dinner at the White House on April 26.]()
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol sings into a mic alongside U.S. President Joe Biden during a state dinner at the White House on April 26.
America’s Ironclad Alliance With South Korea Is a Touch Rusty
Nuclear assurances contribute to a dangerous cycle of anxiety.
![U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol arrive for a state dinner in Seoul on May 21, 2022.]()
U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol arrive for a state dinner in Seoul on May 21, 2022.
Will South Korea Export Its Military Might to Ukraine?
The question looms large over a meeting between Biden and the South Korean leader this week.
![Activists protest near the Presidential Office in Seoul on April 21, ahead of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s planned visit to Washington.]()
Activists protest near the Presidential Office in Seoul on April 21, ahead of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s planned visit to Washington.
A Nuclear South Korea Is a Dangerous Miscalculation
At their upcoming summit, Biden needs to let Yoon know there would be consequences for breaking Seoul’s nonproliferation promises.
![Yang Geum-deok (2nd from left), a South Korean victim of Japan's wartime forced labor, and former South Korean "comfort woman" Lee Yong-soo (2nd from right), who was forced into sexual slavery for Japanese soldiers during World War II, attend an anti-Japanese rally to mark the 104th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement Day against Japanese colonial rule, in Seoul.]()
Yang Geum-deok (2nd from left), a South Korean victim of Japan's wartime forced labor, and former South Korean "comfort woman" Lee Yong-soo (2nd from right), who was forced into sexual slavery for Japanese soldiers during World War II, attend an anti-Japanese rally to mark the 104th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement Day against Japanese colonial rule, in Seoul.
The South Korea-Japan Forced Labor Deal Is a Shambles
Washington should stop trying to force Seoul and Tokyo together.
![South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife, Kim Keon-hee, give three cheers during the 104th Independence Movement Day ceremony in Seoul.]()
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife, Kim Keon-hee, give three cheers during the 104th Independence Movement Day ceremony in Seoul.
South Korea Could Get Away With the Bomb
The global norm against nuclear proliferation is strong, but Seoul’s political and economic ties are stronger.
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When Pop Stars Make for Secret Weapons
From Elvis to BTS, militaries have long used celebrity soldiers for clout.
![U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives for a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on Aug. 6, 2022.]()
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives for a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on Aug. 6, 2022.
The Philippines Is America’s New Star Ally in Asia
Manila’s geopolitical shift is more than the Biden administration could have hoped for.
![Polish army soldiers stand in front of South Korean tanks at the Baltic Container Terminal in Poland.]()
Polish army soldiers stand in front of South Korean tanks at the Baltic Container Terminal in Poland.
South Korea Could Sweep Up Europe’s Tank Market
Germany’s self-inflicted wound has left defense partners looking for alternatives.
![U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.]()
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.
Washington Might Let South Korea Have the Bomb
North Korean nuclearization makes a once-taboo option thinkable.
![A black-and-white-photo of soldiers running off of boats with guns.]()
A black-and-white-photo of soldiers running off of boats with guns.
It’s Time for South Korea to Acknowledge Its Atrocities in Vietnam
Seoul and Hanoi can no longer ignore a fraught part of their history.
![People watch a TV news program reporting on North Korea test-firing a weapon.]()
People watch a TV news program reporting on North Korea test-firing a weapon.
A Year in Brinkmanship on the Korean Peninsula
Kim Jong Un’s attention-grabbing missile testing frenzy belies a much more interesting dynamic developing among neighbors.
![Protesters hold signs demanding that South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol step down during a memorial for the victims of the Itaewon Halloween disaster near the city hall in Seoul, South Korea.]()
Protesters hold signs demanding that South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol step down during a memorial for the victims of the Itaewon Halloween disaster near the city hall in Seoul, South Korea.
Young South Koreans Don’t Trust a State That Betrays Them
The Itaewon crowd crush confirmed a growing distrust of national stories.
![An entrance of Legoland Korea theme park in Chuncheon, South Korea.]()
An entrance of Legoland Korea theme park in Chuncheon, South Korea.
A Theme Park Crisis Is Wrecking South Korea’s Bond Market
A provincial default has destroyed local government credibility.
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The U.S. Will Trade Seattle for Seoul
Cold War archives reveal why South Korea doesn’t need its own nuclear weapons to deter the North.
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K-Culture Is Here to Stay
South Korea’s unique conditions make it an entertainment giant.
Republican Hopefuls Flock to Asia to Burnish Anti-China Creds
China hawks spread their wings ahead of the 2024 election season.
Why Biden and Yoon’s Agreement Is a Big Deal
Reassuring allies prevents nuclear proliferation and is a win for Team USA.
America’s Ironclad Alliance With South Korea Is a Touch Rusty
Nuclear assurances contribute to a dangerous cycle of anxiety.
Will South Korea Export Its Military Might to Ukraine?
The question looms large over a meeting between Biden and the South Korean leader this week.
A Nuclear South Korea Is a Dangerous Miscalculation
At their upcoming summit, Biden needs to let Yoon know there would be consequences for breaking Seoul’s nonproliferation promises.
The South Korea-Japan Forced Labor Deal Is a Shambles
Washington should stop trying to force Seoul and Tokyo together.
South Korea Could Get Away With the Bomb
The global norm against nuclear proliferation is strong, but Seoul’s political and economic ties are stronger.
When Pop Stars Make for Secret Weapons
From Elvis to BTS, militaries have long used celebrity soldiers for clout.
The Philippines Is America’s New Star Ally in Asia
Manila’s geopolitical shift is more than the Biden administration could have hoped for.
South Korea Could Sweep Up Europe’s Tank Market
Germany’s self-inflicted wound has left defense partners looking for alternatives.
Washington Might Let South Korea Have the Bomb
North Korean nuclearization makes a once-taboo option thinkable.
It’s Time for South Korea to Acknowledge Its Atrocities in Vietnam
Seoul and Hanoi can no longer ignore a fraught part of their history.
A Year in Brinkmanship on the Korean Peninsula
Kim Jong Un’s attention-grabbing missile testing frenzy belies a much more interesting dynamic developing among neighbors.
Young South Koreans Don’t Trust a State That Betrays Them
The Itaewon crowd crush confirmed a growing distrust of national stories.
A Theme Park Crisis Is Wrecking South Korea’s Bond Market
A provincial default has destroyed local government credibility.
The U.S. Will Trade Seattle for Seoul
Cold War archives reveal why South Korea doesn’t need its own nuclear weapons to deter the North.
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