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Maru Kim

Maru Kim

Maru Kim, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, is dedicated to providing insightful and captivating stories that resonate with both local and global audiences.

Uneven Ground: Busan, Incheon, and the Capital Bias

Uneven Ground: Busan, Incheon, and the Capital Bias

As South Korea continues to grapple with the challenges of balanced regional development, the cities of Busan and Incheon have emerged as symbolic competitors in a system still dominated by the gravitational pull of Seoul.

Busan Hosts 10th Our Ocean Conference and APEC Ministerial to Drive Global Marine Policy

Busan Hosts 10th Our Ocean Conference and APEC Ministerial to Drive Global Marine Policy

Busan will host the 10th Our Ocean Conference and 5th APEC Ocean Ministers’ Meeting, uniting global leaders to accelerate action on marine protection, climate resilience, and digital transformation in ocean governance.

Why Busan Can’t Wait: Maritime Strategy Demands Action, Not Rhetoric

Why Busan Can’t Wait: Maritime Strategy Demands Action, Not Rhetoric

Relocating the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to Busan has long been promised but never delivered. What’s holding it back, and what would it take to finally make it happen?

Unsold Housing Rises in Busan Amid Construction Sector Strain

Unsold Housing Rises in Busan Amid Construction Sector Strain

South Korea’s unsold housing inventory has reached a post-2013 high, with regional cities like Busan seeing rising vacancy rates. Experts warn that government interventions may prove insufficient without deeper demand recovery.

The Language of Nunchi: How Koreans Read the Room Through Grammar

The Language of Nunchi: How Koreans Read the Room Through Grammar

In Korean, speech is a social negotiation. Beneath its grammar lies a system designed not just for expression, but for empathy, calibration, and belonging.

Trump, North Korea, and the New Balance: Rewriting the Peninsula in an Era of U.S.–China Rivalry

Trump, North Korea, and the New Balance: Rewriting the Peninsula in an Era of U.S.–China Rivalry

A new era of U.S.–China rivalry is forcing Washington to reconsider how it deals with North Korea. No longer just a threat, Pyongyang may now serve as a geopolitical disruptor—one that weakens Beijing’s regional grip.

The Future of South Korea’s Military Lies in Specialization

The Future of South Korea’s Military Lies in Specialization

The wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms as much as artillery. South Korea must pivot from manpower to mindpower — building a leaner, smarter force through selective service and systemic defense reform.