South Korea’s Chip Industry and the Rising US-China Competition
From smartphones to LED light bulbs, we have silently encircled our life with computer chips. The chip – also...
Cambodia’s Balancing Act: South Korea’s role and China’s influence
In November 2022, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol visited Cambodia for the first time to participate in the Association...
South Korea’s Bid for Security and Pivotal Status in Southeast Asia
In November 2022, President Yoon Suk-yeol introduced the Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS) and the Korea-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative (KASI) in Cambodia....
The ‘Great Wall’ of China in the 21st century
The Great Wall of China is one of the world’s wonders and is one of China’s biggest monuments. Many...
An Interview with Journalist Negar Mortazavi
Over a year after the passing of Mahsa Jina Amini, journalist and political analyst Negar Mortazavi sits down with...
East Asian Heritage Feud: Unpacking the South Korea-Japan rift over UNESCO gems
Weathered-down concrete structures and lush greenery trails, gradually reclaimed by the sea. Waves, battling against the sound of silence....
The Softest of Soft Powers: Panda Diplomacy
For more than 50 years, China has offered pandas to zoos around the world, acting as the softest of...
Inter-Korean Relations: Perspectives of International Students
The two Koreas remain along the world’s most heavily fortified border since the end of the 1950-53 Korean War,...
Understanding the US, Japan, and South Korea Trilateral Summit at Camp David
History remembers that the US and Japan were once deadly foes during World War II, just as Japan and...
Iowa and China’s Paramount Leader: The Unlikeliest of Unlikely Friendships
The Gift of Time A man in a suit walks into the room, his blue tie matching the clothes...