South Korea Is Growing Older, Colder, and More Disconnected
South Korea's true crisis is not low fertility, but the unraveling of institutional trust and social solidarity in a society that no longer believes in a common future.
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.
High Risk, Low Return: The Trap Behind Alaska’s LNG Deal
The Alaska LNG pipeline promises energy cooperation but delivers long-term carbon liability and fiscal exposure. With a climate bill potentially reaching $5 trillion, Korea must see the deal for what it is: a trap, not a partnership.
The Broken Promise of U.S. Manufacturing Revival
As the United States doubles down on reshoring and global supply chains fracture along geopolitical lines, Korea faces a stark choice: continue riding the waves of export dependency, or build the capacity to steer its own course. This moment demands not tactical diplomacy, but structural change.
Why the Far-Right Rises from Capitalism’s Shadows
Across democracies, far-right movements are gaining ground — not despite economic dislocation and inequality, but because of them. As liberal institutions fail to offer emotional resonance and material security, the vacuum is filled by nativist myths and authoritarian certainty.
No One Above the Constitution: South Korea’s Next Chapter
South Korea’s democracy passed the test—barely. To avoid the next constitutional crisis, the nation must rethink how power is distributed, monitored, and restrained.
Power Without Accountability: Reforming South Korea’s Elite-Dominated Legal System
South Korea’s legal and bureaucratic systems remain disproportionately shaped by a narrow academic elite and a fast-tracked path to unchecked authority.