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THAAD Remains a Persistent Issue in ROK-China Relations

Despite the ROK Defense Ministry refuting alleged upgrades to a US missile defense base, China voices concerns as relations sour.

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Opposition Party’s Unorthodox Strategy Lost Amidst Virus Concerns

Voters sideline political maneuvering ahead of the legislative election and focus more on the government’s efforts to stop the Coronavirus.

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Coronavirus Countermeasures Under Domestic Scrutiny

Seoul’s efforts to contain the coronavirus must also contend with public criticism that it is placing too much emphasis on upholding ties with Beijing.

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South Korea Commits to Transparency as it Looks to Contain the Wuhan Coronavirus

The Moon administration recognizes transparency as a key component of successfully addressing the threat from the coronavirus outbreak.

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Emerging 5G industry in South Korea amid the U.S.-China Trade Conflict

As the U.S. government monitors China’s advances in 5G, Huawei’s presence as a 5G vendor in South Korea has created a dilemma.

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Fine Dust Continues to Cost South Korea

As Korea braces for another season of heavy fine dust, questions remain on whether the government’s new policies are addressing the root of the problem.

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State Department Report finds North Korea Policies Encourage Human Trafficking

U.S. State Department’s 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report is a frank, tough, and accurate criticism of North Korea’s abysmal human rights record. 

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2018 in 5 Charts: The Korean Peninsula Edition

2018 has left us with some data to visualize key trends like DPRK sanctions, ROK-China relations, and North Korean cybercrimes. Top 5 Charts from KEI.

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Pyongyang’s Deficit Soars: Won Steady But for How Long?

ICBMs are not the only things soaring in North Korean skies. Comprehensive second quarter data released by China Customs last week shows a huge jump in North Korea’s trade deficit with China.

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Is the Hallyu Crisis with China Over?

Beijing has approved the broadcast of a new Korean drama that had been co-produced by a Korean and a Chinese company, according to a source in the Chinese entertainment industry, making it the first Korean show to get the green light since before the THAAD spat.

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