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Why supporting Taiwan remains a bridge too far for South Korea
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Why supporting Taiwan remains a bridge too far for South Korea

Indirect aid would align Seoul with other liberal democracies, but memories of Chinese economic retaliation linger

Why supporting Taiwan remains a bridge too far for South Korea
John LeeJohn Lee June 1, 2022
Why some North Koreans actually benefit from sanctions on their country
Analysis

Why some North Koreans actually benefit from sanctions on their country

Measures targeting DPRK’s weapons programs can serve interests of security institutions, military and firms

Why some North Koreans actually benefit from sanctions on their country
Peter WardPeter Ward May 31, 2022
The Korea discount: Why South Korea’s stock market is so underpriced
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The Korea discount: Why South Korea’s stock market is so underpriced

Analysts link Korean stock market’s poor performance to a range of risks, from North Korea to weak shareholder rights

The Korea discount: Why South Korea’s stock market is so underpriced
Peter WardPeter Ward May 30, 2022
North Korea upbeat on COVID-19 outbreak as it reports declining fever cases
COVID-19

North Korea upbeat on COVID-19 outbreak as it reports declining fever cases

State media says authorities ‘flexibly adjusting’ anti-epidemic policy, with only one new death since Sunday

North Korea upbeat on COVID-19 outbreak as it reports declining fever cases
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko May 27, 2022
South Korea keeps strategic ambiguity alive by joining US-led economic framework
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South Korea keeps strategic ambiguity alive by joining US-led economic framework

Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is low risk and low reward for Seoul unlikely to raise eyebrows in Beijing, experts say

South Korea keeps strategic ambiguity alive by joining US-led economic framework
Sooyoung OhSooyoung Oh May 25, 2022
North Korean planes, COVID aid may be in quarantine after China trip: Imagery
COVID-19

North Korean planes, COVID aid may be in quarantine after China trip: Imagery

Satellite imagery shows three Air Koryo cargo planes haven’t moved since returning from Shenyang last week

North Korean planes, COVID aid may be in quarantine after China trip: Imagery
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko May 25, 2022
Company selling likely sanctioned machinery joins North Korea-China trade fair
News

Company selling likely sanctioned machinery joins North Korea-China trade fair

Addition comes after different firm threatened legal action against organizers for using name without authorization

Company selling likely sanctioned machinery joins North Korea-China trade fair
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell May 24, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s Pyongyang residence sees upgrades during COVID lockdown: Imagery
News

Kim Jong Un’s Pyongyang residence sees upgrades during COVID lockdown: Imagery

Kim publicly announced major construction projects in North Korea should continue as millions battle omicron infection

Kim Jong Un’s Pyongyang residence sees upgrades during COVID lockdown: Imagery
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko May 23, 2022
Expert roundup: What did the US and South Korea achieve at their latest summit?
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Expert roundup: What did the US and South Korea achieve at their latest summit?

Korea Pro asks experts what the key wins and missed opportunities were during first Yoon-Biden summit

Expert roundup: What did the US and South Korea achieve at their latest summit?
North Korea’s fertilizer imports remain unusually low ahead of planting seasons
Analysis

North Korea’s fertilizer imports remain unusually low ahead of planting seasons

Trade data also shows soap and other surface cleaner imports hit record highs amid short-lived trade reopening

North Korea’s fertilizer imports remain unusually low ahead of planting seasons
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell May 20, 2022
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