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North Korea and Singapore Foreign Ministers Meet in Pyongyang Amid Regional Diplomatic Attention

North Korea and Singapore Foreign Ministers Meet in Pyongyang Amid Regional Diplomatic Attention

A rare high-level diplomatic meeting between North Korea and Singapore has attracted attention across Northeast Asia. North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui and Singaporean Fo…
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South Korean Activists, Israel Detention Claims, and the Diplomatic Questions Behind the Case

South Korean Activists, Israel Detention Claims, and the Diplomatic Questions Behind the Case

The reported detention of two South Korean activists aboard Gaza-bound aid vessels has raised a w…

Chinese National Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Enter Korea's Territorial Waters on Rubber Boat

A Chinese national was reportedly arrested after allegedly attempting to enter South Korea’s te…

Samsung Employees and Korea’s Marriage Market Debate

The rising “spouse index” of Samsung Electronics employees has reopened debate about how Korea’s …

What Koreans Often Mean When They Say “만나서 너무 반가웠습니다”

Many people who interact with Koreans for the first time become curious about phrases such as “만…

Jara Island Flower Festival and the Appeal of Seasonal Nature Photography

Seasonal flower festivals in Korea often become popular destinations for photography, walking tr…
Korea’s Wartime OPCON Debate and the Changing View of Alliance Reliability

Korea’s Wartime OPCON Debate and the Changing View of Alliance Reliability

Discussions surrounding South Korea’s possible recovery of wartime Operational Control (OPCON) …
Why the Han River Is Often Considered One of the Most Unique Urban Rivers in the World

Why the Han River Is Often Considered One of the Most Unique Urban Rivers in the World

The Han River is more than a body of water running through Seoul. It functions as a transportati…
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