In My Opinion… Out with Regionalism in Korea

By Park Nahm-Sheik || “United we stand; divided we fall” is a foundational credo taught to Korean elementary school students. Division, territorial or otherwise, is undesirable. This national overarching mission … Read More

The India–Korea Mirror: Beyond the Ledger

By Reeti Roy || For decades, conversations between India and South Korea have been dominated by economics. We celebrate rising trade figures, semiconductor investments, defense partnerships, and free trade agreements. … Read More

Min Hyung-bae Steps Up to the Helm: Directing Korea’s Historic Special Metropolitan City as Its First Mayor

By David Shaffer || On July 1, 2026, Min Hyung-bae assumed office as the inaugural mayor of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, marking a historic milestone in South Korea’s local governance. … Read More

The April 3 Jeju Tragedy: Stories of Those Who Could Not Return

By Shin Joseph Kanghyob || Several years ago, my maternal grandfather finally returned to Jeju. He came back as white ashes in an urn, having lived past the age of … Read More