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Seoul and Tokyo Turn to Economic Security, Leaving History Disputes Aside
The August 23 Korea–Japan summit produced the first joint statement in seventeen years, focusing on economic security, technology cooperation, and supply chain resilience while avoiding politically sensitive disputes.
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Czech Nuclear Contract Tests Korea’s Balance Between Profit and Sovereignty
Korea’s $19B nuclear contract in the Czech Republic is hailed as a milestone. Yet behind the victory lies a settlement that ties future exports to U.S. royalties and oversight, raising questions about sovereignty and profitability.
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The Gender Ideology Gap Is Global. Why Is Korea’s the Deepest?
In South Korea, the gender divide among Gen Z voters has become a central axis of political life. What other democracies are facing as a drift, Korea is living as a rupture—one amplified by grievance politics and a radicalizing digital ecosystem.
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How Algorithms and Identity Politics Are Undermining Complex Democracy
The politics of simple answers is emerging as a powerful tool in today's polarized world. From Harvard’s visa directive to algorithmic-driven digital platforms, we are witnessing the transformation of politics into a simplified system of classification.
11 min read