Politics

What the Trump–Lee Summit Reveals About Power, Peace, and Policy

Economic deals, defense costs, and diplomacy converged as the Trump–Lee summit recast the U.S.–Korea alliance in an era of rivalry and change.

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Seoul and Tokyo Turn to Economic Security, Leaving History Disputes Aside

The August 23 Korea–Japan summit produced the first joint statement in seventeen years, focusing on economic security, technology cooperation, and supply chain resilience while avoiding politically sensitive disputes.

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Czech Nuclear Contract Tests Korea’s Balance Between Profit and Sovereignty

Korea’s $19B nuclear contract in the Czech Republic is hailed as a milestone. Yet behind the victory lies a settlement that ties future exports to U.S. royalties and oversight, raising questions about sovereignty and profitability.

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Gadeokdo New Airport: The 84-Month Gamble Between Politics and the Seabed

Building a giant airport on the sea—politics may be a bigger challenge than the engineering. At the crossroads of past failures and successes, Gadeokdo’s fate is taking shape.

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MASGA and the Rebuilding of American Shipyards

As U.S. shipbuilding falters under protectionist laws and naval strain, Korean capital fills the void. But with steel still behind a 50% wall, the alliance may be legal—but not yet equal.

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South Korea, U.S. Agree on 15% Tariffs and $350B Investment Deal

South Korea and the United States have introduced a 15% reciprocal tariff regime, replacing a planned 25% duty on Korean goods.

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How South Korea and Japan Are Managing Trump’s Demands

President Trump’s revived push for sweeping tariffs and increased defense cost-sharing has placed U.S. alliances in Asia back under pressure.

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The Gender Ideology Gap Is Global. Why Is Korea’s the Deepest?

In South Korea, the gender divide among Gen Z voters has become a central axis of political life. What other democracies are facing as a drift, Korea is living as a rupture—one amplified by grievance politics and a radicalizing digital ecosystem.

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The Strike That Changed the Rules

In June 2025, the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure—justified as preemptive defense, executed without UN sanction.

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How Modern Leaders Are Turning Crisis Into Power

From airstrikes to martial law, modern leaders are increasingly turning to national crises—real or manufactured—to consolidate power.

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How LA Became a Battlefield in America’s Democracy Crisis

The 2025 deployment of 2,000 federally activated National Guard troops to Los Angeles marked more than a security measure — it signaled a deeper transformation in how dissent is policed and democracy is governed in America.

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How Algorithms and Identity Politics Are Undermining Complex Democracy

The politics of simple answers is emerging as a powerful tool in today's polarized world. From Harvard’s visa directive to algorithmic-driven digital platforms, we are witnessing the transformation of politics into a simplified system of classification.

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