Why U.S. Citizens in Korea Should Vote in the Midterm Elections
Written by Michael Goonan “Register to vote, because if you don’t, there’s going to be people changing your life in a way that you won’t enjoy.” — Frank Zappa … Read More
Category: Current Issues
South Korea’s Obligation to Refugees
Written by Praveen Kumar Yadav One chilly January morning this year, a 25-year-old lady landed at Incheon International Airport. She had a narrow escape from prosecution by the Thai government. … Read More
Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement: Overview of Key Issues in Hong Kong and Achievements of Democracy
Written by Chloe Chan A yellow umbrella is no longer just a tool for protecting against the rain or sunshine. In Hong Kong, it has actually turned into a symbol … Read More
The Race for Weaponized AI
Written by Matt Furlane Over the last several years there has been a lot of optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). From advances in self-driving cars to Amazon’s Alexa to … Read More
North Korea Crying Wolf: Is It for Real This Time?
Written by Kim Dong-hun (8ball) I know this is a serious topic, but I want to start my article with a funny story. Sirens blared during the civil defense drill. … Read More
Stop THAAD!
Written by Peter Gallo Photographs courtesy of STOPTHAAD.org I’m tired of hearing about the North Korean missile crisis, too. But who is the real aggressor? Anti-war action groups say that … Read More
Homophobia and Change in Modern Korea
Written by Colt Compton Very recently, a captain in the Korean army was convicted under an obscure law that makes homosexual conduct illegal in the armed services. In short order, … Read More
To Market, To Market …
Written by Douglas Baumwoll Photographed by Douglas Baumwoll and Park Tae-sang Interpretation by Park Tae-sang and Heo Suk-young About 100 years ago, A. A. Milne, of Winnie-the-Pooh fame, penned the … Read More