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Relocation of THAAD Interceptors to the Middle East Seen as Imminent

Relocation of THAAD Interceptors to the Middle East Seen as Imminent

Reports suggesting that THAAD interceptor systems could soon be relocated to the Middle East have drawn renewed attention to regional missile defense strategy, U.S. military priori…
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Koiso, Korean Conscripts, and the Language of Colonial Wartime Mobilization

The January 1944 episode in which Governor-General Koiso Kuniaki reportedly told Korean conscript…

Should Foreign Residents Receive State Cash Handouts? The Debate Around Taxes, Residency, and Social Benefits

Public debate around state cash handouts for foreign residents continues to grow in South Ko…

Dokdo, Registered Residency, and the Meaning of Civilian Presence

The death of Kim Sin-yeol renewed debate over Dokdo because it raised questions about official re…
Saju Reading and Birth Location: Why Time Zones and Solar Time Matter

Saju Reading and Birth Location: Why Time Zones and Solar Time Matter

Saju, also known as the Four Pillars of Destiny, is often calculated from a person’s year, month,…
Fuel Price Hikes at Korea’s Budget Gas Stations: Why the Apology Matters

Fuel Price Hikes at Korea’s Budget Gas Stations: Why the Apology Matters

South Korea’s recent controversy over steep fuel price hikes at budget gas stations shows how sen…
Meljeot Sauce: Why Jeju-Style Fermented Anchovy Sauce Works So Well with Grilled Pork

Meljeot Sauce: Why Jeju-Style Fermented Anchovy Sauce Works So Well with Grilled Pork

Meljeot sauce is a Jeju-style fermented anchovy sauce often served with grilled pork, especially …

Sorrow in the Trees: Why Cheongnyeongpo Continues to Draw Visitors

Cheongnyeongpo in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province, is widely recognized as one of Korea’s most histori…