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'Diablo' atrocity and the rise of the digital state

As I write this, there is a Blue House petition titled, “Reporting Blizzard's Atrocities.” Blizzard is the maker of the popular game, “Diablo.” Over 15,000 Korean citizens have signed onto the petition. Basically, the petition complains that millions of members have paid close to $50 each to be able to play the latest version of the game released on Sept. 21, but that they ha...

2021-10-31 17:10

Candidates, show your vision on statecraft and help us vote

Judging by the latest political news stories, we are deep into election season, which culminates with the presidential vote slated for March 9, 2022. Unfortunately, the candidates seem to be in a race to insult and attack each other, often putting their feet in their mouths in the process. Neither is this entertaining nor appreciated. This type of campaigning simply irks vote...

2021-10-31 17:05

What to make of North Korea's current play of 'Tong-nam-bong-mi'?

The standard North Korean tactic toward South Korea and the United States is the so-called “Tong-mi-bong-nam” strategy, which is roughly translated as “engage the U.S. and block South Korea.” In rare and exceptional circumstances, North Korea shifts that tactic and tries the reverse strategy of “Tong-nam-bong-mi.”

2021-10-28 16:54

Exaggerating NK refugee activism

I remember laughing out loud a few years ago when a freelance reporter called to interview me about a “cottage industry” of North Korean refugee activists. They may look organized to professional talkers, but anyone working with North Korean refugee organizations knows almost all of them are poorly funded one-man operations.

2021-10-28 16:53

Why Europe's leadership is at pivot point

While much on the agenda in Brussels for the end-of-week summit of Europe's 27 prime ministers and presidents is familiar, there is a historic power shift underway in the club of continental leaders that could bring about significant changes in 2022.

2021-10-27 16:25

Country I want in era of climate emergency

The global hit Korean drama, “Squid Game,'' on Netflix is a hot topic in Korean society these days.

2021-10-26 17:00

Chinese perspective on Moon Jae-in: THAAD and inconsistent messaging

With President Moon Jae-in's term winding down, and with Seoul and Beijing's relationship to mark their 30th anniversary next year, now may be an appropriate time to pause and ask some questions about the quality of Moon's diplomatic outreach to China - from the Chinese perspective.

2021-10-26 17:00

US returns to UN's Human Rights Council

The United States has been elected to the United Nations' Human Rights Council, the controversial human rights assembly that the Biden administration rejoined earlier in the year. In uncontested elections, or should we say “selections,” Washington won a spot along with 17 other states, ranging from free nations, including Finland and Lithuania, to failed states such as Somali...

2021-10-25 17:00

New blood

I wrote before that sometimes, experienced, older politicians like Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and current U.S. President Joseph Biden are more effective at running the federal government, setting political agendas, and passing meaningful legislation.

2021-10-25 17:00

Uniting South Korea is key

Volatility in the strategic equation of the Korean Peninsula has recently risen. Over the short term, it largely stems from the growing anxiety over a prolonged stalemate in North Korea's dialogue with the United States. It remains uncertain at this time whether the North will choose tension or rapprochement to break the stalemate.

2021-10-24 15:24

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