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Freelance Writer Takahasi Saeko Born and raised in Japan, I am now living in Korea with my husband and our two children. My relationship with my Korean husband dates back to 2008. We first met through a Zainichi Korean friend, and after seven years of dating, we got married. Today, I run a small café in Korea while continuing my life as a writer. In Japan, I worked as both a journalist and a writer, and I still contribute articles to newspapers and magazines. One day, I hope

By Budi Santoso Budi Santoso is a Southeast Asian graduate student studying international relations in Korea. Global attention is turning to Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, where BTS is set to hold its long-awaited comeback concert. As one of the world’s most influential music groups returns to the stage, ARMY from across the globe—especially from Southeast Asia, where the Korean Wave enjoys immense popularity—are flocking to Korea in large numbers. Reports of ARMY bo

Lucid White Secretary-General, China–Korea Cultural Cooperation Research Association 1. The Middle East War and Its Implications for South Korea The Middle East war that erupted on February 28, 2026—triggered by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities—has been rapidly escalating following Iran’s sweeping retaliatory attacks. Tehran has launched missiles and drones not only toward Israel but also against neighboring countries hosting U.S. military

Executive Summary This report examines global data protection standards through the lens of South Korea’s regulatory response to the large-scale data breach involving Coupang. Affecting approximately 33.7 million user accounts, the incident provides a useful case study for understanding how governments respond when personal data exposure reaches population-scale proportions. Rather than assessing the incident as a company-specific or country-specific controversy, this analysi

In a recent press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence, U.S. President Donald Trump made a striking announcement about the future of American naval shipbuilding. Detailing plans for a new class of frigates for the United States Navy, he confirmed that the project will involve close collaboration with a South Korean firm, Hanwha, calling it a “good company” and signaling a broader strategic partnership. “Last week, the Navy announced a brand new class of frigate and they’re

The Korea–U.S. relationship is no longer defined solely by security cooperation. In today’s global economy, the true center of gravity of the alliance lies in supply chains, advanced manufacturing, and strategic decisions about where production takes place. Samsung Biologics’ decision to acquire a U.S.-based biologics manufacturing facility is a clear signal that the bilateral relationship has entered a more mature and consequential phase. Samsung Biologics’ $280 million acqu

At a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the backbone of modern industry, the question facing the United States is no longer whether to lead in AI, but how to scale that leadership across the real economy. In that effort, deeper cooperation with South Korea may prove to be one of America’s most underappreciated strategic advantages. The United States remains the global leader in foundational AI technologies—advanced algorithms, frontier models, and semicondu

Standing on a vast development site in Clarksville, Tennessee, South Korea’s Korea Zinc is making one of the boldest industrial bets yet on the future of America’s critical minerals supply chain. The company has entered a strategic partnership with the U.S. government to jointly invest in a large-scale smelter project valued at approximately 11 trillion won. Of that, around $6.6 billion will be invested directly into the Tennessee facility, while total funding—including opera

WASHINGTON — What began as a festive White House gathering quickly turned into a moment of personal announcements for several prominent figures in former President Donald Trump’s political orbit, as engagement news rippled through the crowd and lit up conservative social media. Donald Trump Jr., the former president’s eldest son, confirmed his engagement during the event, marking the third such milestone in his personal life. Trump Jr. married his first wife, Vanessa Trump, i