September 16, 2020

How to Read Kim Jong Un’s Letters to President Trump

By 38 North / Robert Carlin

Diplomatic correspondence has always been difficult to read. Here, a translation of what one of Kim's letters might look like in regular parlance.

September 12, 2020

Sherlock Holmes in Seoul? South Korea Opens the Door for ‘Private Detectives’

By Tae-jun Kang

South Korea takes a small step toward permitting – and potentially regulating – a previously banned profession.

September 09, 2020

North Korea’s Kim Urges Quick Recovery From Typhoon Damage

By Associated Press

Kim Jong Un is seeking to bolster unity at home in the face of economic setbacks and external pressure.

September 08, 2020

Is North Korea Changing Its Approach to Journalism?

By Tae-jun Kang

A new report from a North Korean university stresses the importance of using social media in reporting.

September 04, 2020

Abe Shinzo’s Legacy in South Korea

By Kyle Ferrier

South Korea-Japan ties during Abe’s tenure can probably best be described as persistent lows, punctuated by what have proved to be mostly ephemeral highs

September 03, 2020

South Korean Conservatives Rebrand Again in Attempted Makeover

By Kyle Pope and Simon Voget

The United Future Party is no more. How will the People’s Power Party be different?

September 03, 2020

As COVID-19 Surges in South Korea, Doctors Are Furious Over Government Training Plan

By Tae-jun Kang

The government's plan to train more doctors has sparked controversy and a doctors' strike -- all in the middle of a global pandemic.

August 26, 2020

South Korea’s Search for a COVD-19 Vaccine

By Kyle Ferrier

The threat of a second wave seems to have renewed the sense of urgency for producing a vaccine.

August 24, 2020

South Korea Reacts to News North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Is Delegating Power

By Tae-jun Kang

The report has led to a wave of rumors – Kim in a coma? – and accusations – Seoul trying to “distract” the public from its own missteps.

August 21, 2020

South Korea Seeks to Boost China Ties, With an Eye Toward North Korea

By Gabriela Bernal

The Moon administration may be looking to restart momentum in China-South Korea relations, starting with a long-delayed summit.

August 18, 2020

South Korea Pastor Tests Positive Amid COVID-19 Spike at Seoul Church

By Associated Press

Rev. Jun Kwang-hun had participated in a thousands-strong anti-government protests two days before testing positive, raising fears of a massive outbreak in Seoul.

August 15, 2020

North Korea Lifts Kaesong Lockdown, Rejects Foreign Aid

By Associated Press

North Korea still hasn’t confirmed a single COVID case, but remains on alert, refusing to accept foreign aid due to fears of infection.