A Kingdom without a King: The disappearance of Kim Jong Un and its implications
The global spread of the coronavirus continues to instill fear and panic. However, we have to brace ourselves for another issue that might have significant […]
History
Smeared in Honey: Egypt’s Modern Day Dictatorship
Smeared in honey to drive flies away from their dictator’s food, was Ancient Egyptians’ subservience to their masters bequeathed upon their descendants producing an increasingly […]
Korean Economic Blues: Can Sticking Together Save us This Time?
I still clearly remember my daily effort to collect discarded papers, even asking my neighbors to share their paper trash. Every week in elementary school, […]
China turns 70 and asks: “Maybe I’m getting too old for this?”
China celebrates its 70 year anniversary on October 1st. Reflecting on a life of teenage rebellion, mid-life crises, and stormy relationships, all it wants for […]
Korea has boycotted Japanese beer. How will I round out a 4-pack of tall cans?
Korea and Japan are squabbling again. Only this time, it’s serious. How do I know? All the Japanese beers have disappeared from the fridge at […]
Fortunate Son: Koreans re-evaluate military service exemption
In South Korea, where military service is mandatory for all men, exceptional talent may provide a way out. However, the question of military service exemptions […]
Four Hundred Years Since the Thirty Years’ War: the Evolution of Warfare
Four hundred years ago in 1618, one of the longest and deadliest conflicts in human history erupted in Europe. The Thirty Years’ War was the […]
100th Anniversary of the October Revolution: Why it Matters More Than Ever
November 7 was the centennial anniversary of the October Revolution, or Bolshevik Revolution as it is sometimes called. The October revolution led to the collapse […]
70 Years of Two Koreas: The ’47 UN Vote For Elections
The past year of 2017 has been one of great change, tension and uncertainty on the Korean Peninsula. The inauguration of a new American President […]
How Socialist Remnants Are Hurting Vietnam’s Legacy
During the mid-1980s, Vietnam was plunged into a profound socio-economic crisis. Against this backdrop, the shift away from a centrally planned economic model initiated in […]