Ranking up, globalising slowly
The writer says, "Promoting international cooperation will help Korean academics raise their international profile."
Robert J. Fouser
Globalisation’s quiet resilience
In response, the writer says, "bullied allies have moved quickly through FTAs to reduce their reliance on the now-unreliable US."
Korean learning boom falters
Continued government support, particularly for the woefully underpaid instructors, is necessary for Korean language education to remain vital and relevant, says the writer.
South Korea-US trade beyond President Trump
The author says, "Trump will be gone soon enough, and the nonsensical policy blurts from Washington will go with him."
US President Trump’s search for a Nobel Peace Prize
The writer says: "Expect him to cycle through attempts to be the peacemaker in the desperate hope of winning a Nobel Peace Prize. And expect those on the other side of the table…
South Korea’s deep political divide
The results of the 2025 election show the country divided evenly between east and west, with the People Power Party in red on the right and the Democratic Party in blue on the…
Comparing Seoul and Tokyo
Despite the differences, both cities are becoming increasingly multicultural as their foreign-born populations rise.
Japan battles overtourism
For many Japanese, the most frustrating aspect of the tourist boom is overcrowding, but some complain about the lack of respect for Japanese cultural norms.
Young people reject polarisation
Younger generations’ growing rejection for political polarisation in older generations is what is moving the polls. They want Mr. Yoon out, but are wary of Lee Jae-myung. They…
Dealing with Trump’s comeback
Trade and defence are early flash points. Trump has long believed that the network of US alliances and the free-trade regime has allowed countries to take advantage of the US.…