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Mon, November 19, 2018 | 13:53

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[INTERVIEW] Multicultural families: a potential strength for Korean society

One out of 14 Koreans is in an international marriage - more than 7 percent. This is numerical evidence that Korean society is becoming more accepting of international marriages compared with the past.

Views and Interviews | 2018-11-18 09:48

[INTERVIEW] An American youth aspiring to contribute to ROK-US relations

The United States of America held midterm elections on the Nov. 6. The Democratic Party recaptured the House and the Republic Party held the Senate; therefore, one side can consider this as a win, a loss, or a tie.

Views and Interviews | 2018-11-11 10:06

[VIEW] Thinking out loud about public diplomacy in Korea and beyond

In its simplest form, Nicholas Cull defines public diplomacy as “the process by which an international actor conducts foreign policy by engaging a foreign public.”

Views and Interviews | 2018-11-03 10:04

[VIEW] Defense cooperation for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions

The number of people affected by natural disasters doubled, from 102 million in 2015 to 204 million in 2016, while the total damage also increased significantly. Natural disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, pandemic diseases and social disasters like Japan's 2011 nuclear plant accident, hit the Asia-Pacific region frequently.

Views and Interviews | 2018-10-27 09:32

[VIEW] China's ASEAN policy is worrisome

China's ASEAN policy has to take account individual members' varying diplomatic approaches, geopolitical significance, diverse geographies, political frameworks, military strengths, economic potentials and cultural connections.

Views and Interviews | 2018-10-20 10:54

[VIEW] Belt and Road Initiative: Not a debt trap, but rather a great chance for Sri Lanka

Infrastructure development projects in Sri Lanka, financed with Chinese loans, have become a source of hot debate. It was again cited by United States Vice President Mike Pence as debt-trap diplomacy in his latest accusation against China.

Views and Interviews | 2018-10-13 09:54

[INTERVIEW] A Korean Chinese couple's Korean dream has come true

The night in Dongdaemun station is no different from any other region in Seoul. The neon signs around the station are blazing, but the only difference is that the signs are in Chinese.

Views and Interviews | 2018-10-06 11:28

[REVIEW] 2018 Seoul Defense Dialogue: overall discourse about the Korean peninsula

The seventh Seoul Defense Dialogue (SDD 2018) was held for three days from September 12-14. This year's SDD resulted in strong debate inside and outside the country, because since it took place right before the Pyongyang Inter-Korean Summit between president Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong-un on Sept. 18.

Views and Interviews | 2018-09-29 10:10

[INTERVIEW] Pyongyang Declaration: Vietnam feels 'Misery Loves Company'

Vietnam, one of the major countries of ASEAN, is meaningful to Korea in several aspects. In economic terms, it is a significant investment region for Korea, and furthermore, as Moon's regime came up with the 'New Southern Policy', it now is important in diplomatic terms as well.

Views and Interviews | 2018-09-22 09:13

[VIEW] China and the US should make a strategic compromise

Unfortunately, while most East Asian countries enjoy economic prosperity, the whole region has lived in the shadow of a fragmented security order. Yes, there are some security arrangements, such as the U.S.-led bilateral alliances, and ASEAN Regional Forum, but these mechanisms either only protect the limited members or have no muscle to manage regional challenges.

Views and Interviews | 2018-09-15 10:49

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