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The star North Korean defector: Formulaic narratives undermining human rights
North Korean defectors who make it onto the global stage don’t just tell their stories—they tell the right kind of stories.
Analysis: Limited debate and extremist ideology cloud South Korea's position on Taiwan
South Korea’s fallback position of diplomatic ambiguity on Taiwan will be difficult to sustain under a Trump Administration.
The American threat to South Korea’s conservatives
Within a single term, could we see the foundations of contemporary South Korean conservatism crumble?
Analysis: Gen-Z disaffection to increase as foreign investors enter monthly rental market
With foreign investors driving up competition in the rental sector, the dream of home ownership is slipping further out of reach for many.
Analysis: Tariffs present challenge to strengthening South Korea - U.S. ties
Tariffs make Seoul less likely to accept a more assertive U.S. position, and will justify closer engagement with China.

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Analysis: Limited debate and extremist ideology cloud South Korea's position on Taiwan
South Korea’s fallback position of diplomatic ambiguity on Taiwan will be difficult to sustain under a Trump Administration.
Analysis: Gen-Z disaffection to increase as foreign investors enter monthly rental market
With foreign investors driving up competition in the rental sector, the dream of home ownership is slipping further out of reach for many.
Analysis: Tariffs present challenge to strengthening South Korea - U.S. ties
Tariffs make Seoul less likely to accept a more assertive U.S. position, and will justify closer engagement with China.
Analysis: Social media regulation on political agenda
The next administration in South Korea will have a strong mandate to impose reforms to regulate social media.
Analysis: South Korea martial law declaration increases economic risk
Immediate focus on the political impact of the declaration of martial law misses the substantial economic impact that will follow…
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