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Fri, April 27, 2018 | 11:27

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Park, Kim and Abe

By Andrew Salmon Prior to visiting Europe, President Park Geun-hye granted interviews to British and French media. She would meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un “at any time,” she told Le Figaro. While “trustpolitik” was central to her North Korea policy, she told the BBC, Pyongyang had proven “unwilling to keep even the most basic promises.” Nevertheless, she added, “We’ll keep the door to dialog open and continue our efforts to build trust.”Good. Here is a leader with a pragmatic understanding of unpleasant realities, who nev...

Andrew Salmon | 2013-11-25 17:18

From Koreaphobia to Koreaphilia

Though English by birth, I have spent considerable time in France, and have worked in Australia and Malaysia as well as Korea.

Andrew Salmon | 2013-11-11 17:10

Wanted: Sound of silence

If you work for Samsung or LG - or are the kind of entrepreneurial fellow clever enough to create a true killer app - please read on, for I am about to give you (free!) the inspiration for a truly groundbreaking product.

Andrew Salmon | 2013-10-28 17:18

The problem with Korean conferences

This week's dispatch comes to you from the sidelines of a major international conference taking place here in Korea. On the eve of the opening day, the venue is preparing to welcome some 7,000 delegates - including ministers, CEOs and heads of NGOs - jetting in from 110 nations worldwide.

Andrew Salmon | 2013-10-14 17:11

Meet 'Makgeolli' and 'Maekju'

At home, I have two cats. When they learn the names of these pets, my Korean friends tend to chuckle. The cats are sister and brother, but one has white fur; the other, ginger.

Andrew Salmon | 2013-09-30 17:04

Nanny staters, kindly lighten up

Entering South Korea via Incheon International Airport is a pleasant experience.

Andrew Salmon | 2013-09-16 17:18

Goodbye, Insa-dong?

In October, one of Seoul's most beloved districts faces the bulldozers.

Andrew Salmon | 2013-09-02 17:13

Tales from the PR wars (2)

In the first installment of this two-parter, I finished by asking why Korean companies are so media-shy - notably, foreign media-shy. Let me attempt to answer this.

Andrew Salmon | 2013-08-19 17:04

Tales from the PR wars (I)

After the tragedy of Flight 214 at San Francisco airport, I thought Asiana handled things pretty well. They were responsive and dignified. They apologized and vowed full cooperation with investigative authorities. They did not panic, they did not point fingers.

Andrew Salmon | 2013-07-22 17:06

Why Gaeseong matters

The first inter-Korean talks since the ``war of words” in March and April were held over the weekend. As a result, it looks as if the troubled inter-Korean industrial park at Gaeseong will reopen.

Andrew Salmon | 2013-07-08 18:16

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Moon with Kim [Photos]