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Editorial Team

The Editorial Team ensures high-quality journalism, overseeing content creation with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and the global impact of local stories.

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The Archive

26 Publications

Can Busan–Gyeongnam Command an Economy, Not Just a Map?

For two decades Busan tried to swap factories for festivals, betting on film, cruises and MICE to replace heavy industry. The city gained visitors and visibility but not headquarters, research jobs or reasons for young people to stay. It became more famous, but less viable.

Jan 20, 202612 min read

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Do We Even Know What We Want Anymore?

Selection pressure in algorithmic environments resembles evolutionary dynamics more than cultural discourse.

Jan 16, 202611 min read

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The U.S. Security State Is Losing the Competition for People

The United States built a security state to control immigration and identity. Nordic democracies built welfare states to distribute risk. Greenland’s decision between them signals the rise of model competition in the 21st century.

Jan 9, 202611 min read

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Venezuela, Greenland, and the Moment Law Fell Behind Power

The postwar order was built on a simple expectation: force would wait for law. In 2026, that expectation no longer holds.

Jan 7, 20269 min read

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Busan–Gyeongnam Administrative Merger Returns as Structural Pressures Mount

Support for a Busan–South Gyeongsang administrative merger has risen sharply ahead of local elections. Evidence across housing, industry, and mobility suggests consolidation alone may not resolve the region’s underlying economic and demographic pressures.

Jan 6, 202612 min read

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The Two Lives of Korean Food

Ultra-processed foods carry Korea’s culinary identity across borders, while the traditional meals that built its reputation fade from daily life. The marketplace moves quickly; health follows slowly behind.

Dec 12, 202518 min read

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