South Korean President Yoon's recent declaration of martial law highlights the nation's political disfunction. Dr. Yul Sohn and Dr. Won-Taek Kang of the East Asia Institute reflect on the trends in ...

With the passing of “engagement,” the mood had darkened considerably in Seoul, mirroring a new, bellicose swagger evident ...

Rather than waiting—and hoping—that the Americans would protect them from their neighbors to the north, Seoul’s leaders could easily protect themselves.

China, following Japan and South Korea, has entered an era of full-fledged population decline. What should be done to halt ...

Shamans, the practitioners of an ancient belief system, are often disparaged in South Korea. But they also hold a special ...

The fake truth hinders South Korea’s ability to overcome the political crisis from President Yoon’s actions.

Across 36 countries, most people say religion helps society and encourages tolerance. They're more divided on whether it ...

In many middle-income countries, majorities say the Bible, Quran or another religious text should influence national law at ...

Trump has brought back some of those who helped set up his summits with Kim, including the former ambassador to Germany, ...

For many men in retirement, libraries serve as vital spaces to engage with the world at little to no cost. Read more at ...

Differing opinions on Yoon’s impeachment are driving kin apart. But a few parents and children are finding more common ground ...

South Koreans are repurposing flower wreaths and K-pop light sticks as political protest tools amid the nation’s deepest ...