Populism and Nostalgia: Now it's the Progressives' Turn

Populism and Nostalgia: Now it's the Progressives' Turn

Considering President Park Geun-hye’s  dismal approval ratings , her electoral win for the presidency back in 2012 seems like more than a di...

Politicizing the Sewol Tragedy

Politicizing the Sewol Tragedy

As soon as I saw the footage of the Sewol sinking, I knew that this was not a topic that I wanted to write about. I was too angry to write...

Rapprochement between Korea and Japan? Don't hold your breath.

Rapprochement between Korea and Japan? Don't hold your breath.

My very first post on this blog was about how Korea and Japan can both improve their bilateral relations with one another. For those who do...