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진행자: 간형우, Devin WhitingMilitary under fire for 'lack of discipline' after series of major accidents기사 요약: 최근 연이어 발생한 군 사고가 미숙한 조작 및 실수에서 비롯된 것으로 알려지면서, 군 기강해이에 대한 우려와 논란이 커지고 있다.[1] South Korea's military has come under fire for lax discipline following a series of major accidents in recent months, including the latest involving the Air Force's accidental dropping of two gun pods from a KA-1 light attack aircraft during training on Friday.come under fire: 비판을 받다lax: 해이한[2] The series of incidents came amid a leadership vacuum in the military that began in December, prompting security concerns due to signs of a weakened defense posture.vacuum: 공백posture: 자세[3] Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and several other key unit commanders were arrested and have been detained for their alleged roles in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law declaration on Dec. 3.detained: 구금된alleged: 추정되는[4] “On the surface, (the series of accidents) may seem to be merely a lack of discipline within the military, but it's more an accumulation of inadequate military training,” said Yang Uk, a research fellow in military strategy and weapons systems at the Asan Institute of Policy Studies, speaking via phone on Sunday.accumulation: 누적기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10469373

What does South Korea see as its role in the Indo-Pacific? How does it view the nuclear threat from North Korea?And what are the opportunities that the Australia-Korea relationship presents for regional security and stability? In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Dr Go Myong-Hyun and Dr Lee Jaehyon from the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, join Professor Rory Medcalf to discuss South Korea's Indo-Pacific strategy and its implications for regional security and stability. Dr Go Myong-Hyun is a research fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies. Dr Lee Jaehyon is a research fellow and director of the Center for ASEAN and Oceanian Studies at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies. Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of the ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia. Show notes: Asan Institute for Policy Studies Strategy for a Free, Peaceful, and Prosperous Indo-Pacific Region, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of KoreaANU National Security College academic programs: find out more We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Korea24 – 2023.01.02. (Monday) News Briefing: President Yoon Suk Yeol, in a speech marking New Year’s Day, pledged to turn the economy around, focusing on exports. At a meeting with the country’s top officials on Monday, he stressed the need to push ahead with three key reforms in labor, education, and the national pension. (Daniel Choy) In-Depth News Analysis: North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, the first day of the year. This came as the North Korea wrapped up a key party meeting with leader Kim Jong-un vowing to increase the production of nuclear warheads “exponentially.” Dr. Choi Kang, President at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies joins the show to share his analysis on the comments and on the inter-Korean relations for the year 2023. Korea Trending with Diane Yoo: 1. US News published its annual "Best Countries" rankings, where S. Korea was ranked sixth in the "Power" category, and 20th overall. S. Korea's economic influence, strong exports, and strong military were among the factors that attributed to this result. (한국, 美매체 선정 '세계 강대국 순위' 6위) 2. The controversy surrounding suspects’ photos revealed along with their identity has been brought to light again, after the ID photo of a man who allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend and a taxi driver is said to be quite different from what he looks like now. (동거녀, 택시기사 살해 혐의 이기영 사진 '실물과 딴판' 논란) 3. The entertainment has another power couple, with actor Lee Jong-suk and singer/actor IU(Lee Ji-eun) confirming their relationship over the weekend. (아이유-이종석 열애 인정) Sports with Yoo Jee-ho: Sports reporter Yoo Jee-ho from the Yonhap News Agency brings us news from the baseball world, where the provisional roster of 35 players for the World Baseball Classic is set to be announced. Meanwhile, Suwon Samsung’s Oh Hyeon-gyu, who was the emergency backup player for the Qatar World Cup, has been offered a deal from the Scottish club Celtic, while the team wants him to remain for at least another year. In women’s volleyball, first place Hyundai E&C is back in the win column after Hwang Youn-joo scored 17 points in their match against IBK. Morning Edition Preview with Rich Larkin: - The Korea Times : CES to return at full scale, with 550 Korean firms participating (Park Jae-hyuk) - The Korea Herald : At least 15 otters found confirmed to be living along the Han River (Choi Jae-hee)

North Korea has dramatically increased the number of its missile tests, launching six rockets in 12 days, including one that flew over Japan. What message is North Korea sending? And how should the international community respond? Join host Laura Kyle. Guest: Uk Yang - Fellow, Asan Institute for Policy Studies. Alastair Morgan - Professor at the University of Tokyo. Mark Fitzpatrick - Fellow, International Institute for Strategic Studies and former Deputy U.S. Assistant Secretary of State.

Korea24 – 2022.10.04 (Tuesday) News Briefing: South Korea and the U.S. have scrambled fighter jets to hold joint precision strike exercises in response to North Korea’s launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) over Japan on Tuesday morning. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: North Korea’s IRBM launch on Tuesday morning was the fifth provocation in ten days. It was also the first time the regime launched a missile over Japan since 2017, when it carried out a nuclear test shortly after. Dr. James Kim, research fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, joins us on the line to discuss North Korea’s recent provocations, the prospect of a seventh nuclear test, and NATO’s recent approval for South Korea to open a diplomatic mission in Brussels. Korea Trending with Jenny Suh: 1. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport announced measures to relieve the late-night taxi shortage crisis. (심야 택시난 대책…심야호출료 올리고 강제휴무 해제) 2. Inheritance from grandparents directly to grandchildren under the age of one more than tripled last year, reaching almost 100 billion won. (작년 1살 이하 손주에게 '1,000억 원' 증여) 3. YG Entertainment, the management company of K-Pop girl group Blackpink, has requested a police investigation into the leaked private photos of member Jennie. (YG, 제니·뷔 사생활 사진 유포자 경찰에 수사의뢰) Touch Base In Seoul: With the new Korean Basketball League season just around the corner, we speak to another player from the Philippines gracing the courts for the first time after the Asian Player Quota rules were changed this year. SJ Belangel of Daegu KOGAS Pegasus joins us via video today to tell us how he is finding life in Korea. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald has a feature by Sanjay Kumar on the Sarang Festival, which celebrates India’s legacy of civilization and vibrancy in Korea. - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Park Han-sol reports on how animal rights and pet book sales have grown in South Korea.

Korea24 – 2022.08.31. (Wednesday) News Briefing: An international tribunal has ordered South Korea to pay the U.S. private equity firm Lone Star 216.5 million U.S. dollars in a case related to the sell-off of a local bank. Seoul has said it is still considering an appeal. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: A new report published by the RAND Corporation in partnership with the Asan Institute for Policy Studies on Tuesday has warned that North Korea may be more prepared to use other Weapons of Mass Destruction, such as biological and chemical weapons, and cyber capabilities, anticipating that its nuclear “shadow” would deter many South Korea-U.S. responses. The co-author of the report, Dr. Bruce Bennett from RAND, joins us in the studio to tell us more about the report. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Two men have been arrested for a 21-year cold case of a bank robbery and two murders. (완전범죄 꿈꾼 고교동창…현장에 남긴 ‘마스크’ 때문에 21년 만에 덜미) 2. A woman in her 60s in Yeongam County was able to survive a snake bite thanks to her neighbors’ quick thinking. (논일 하던 중 뱀 물린 60대…이웃 응급처치로 생명구해) 3. Hanwha Group has announced that the Seoul International Fireworks Festival will go ahead this year for the first time in three years on October 8. (한화 '서울세계불꽃축제' 3년 만에 열린다…10월 8일 개최) Korea Book Club: Sohn Won-pyung, the author of the international bestseller, “Almond”, published a new novel in Korea last month called “튜브 (Tube)”. It tells the story of a middle-aged man in Korea, who decides to try and turn his life around after contemplating suicide. Literary translator Anton Hur joins us in the studio to tell us more about it. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Kim Rahn reports on the growing safety concerns over the free BTS concert set to be held in Busan in October to support the city's bid to host the World Expo 2030. - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald features an article by Lee Si-jin on comments made by the CEO of Astory, the production company behind “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” on the importance of IP ownership.

Korea24 – 2022.03.14. (Monday) News Briefing: President-elect Yoon Suk Yeol has said he will abolish the office of senior secretary for civil affairs when takes office in May, fulfilling a campaign pledge. (Eunice KIM) In-Depth News Analysis: Signs have been detected by South Korea and the United States that North Korea is preparing to conduct another intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system test as early as this week. We discuss the possibility of another launch with Dr. Go Myong-hyun (고명현), a senior fellow from the Asan Institute for Policy Studies who joins us on the line. We also look at what the new Yoon administration in South Korea could mean for the situation on the peninsula as well. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Local residents and business owners in Uljin have been offering free food and services to those who have been displaced or are fighting the record wildfires. (‘무료 식사’ ‘무료 세탁’…산불 현장서 빛나는 자원봉사) 2. A university hospital in Gangwon Province has controversially charged a COVID-19 patient for treatment, despite government coverage of costs related to the pandemic. (코로나 치료비 국가 부담인데…대학병원이 53만 원 요구) 3. Actor Lee Jung-jae won a Critic’s Choice Award for his role in the Netflix series ‘Squid Game’, becoming the first Korean actor to take home the award. (이정재 "오 마이 갓!" 美 크리틱스초이스 남우주연상) Monday Sports Round-up: The men’s national team roster for the final two football World Cup qualifying matches this month have been announced. Sports reporter Yoo Jee-ho from the Yonhap News Agency joins us on the line to take a closer look at who has made the squad. He also brings us the latest updates from the K-League, the KBO and the women’s pro-volleyball league. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Kim Hae-yeon writes how the National Library of Korea is using immersive cutting-edge technologies to bring contemporary Korean literature to life. - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features a piece by Dong Sun-hwa on a trend in the performing arts field, blending Western and Korean cultures to create “hybrid” performances.

Korea24 – 2021.12.27. (Monday) News Briefing: The government has granted emergency use authorization for Pfizer's COVID-19 pill, the first domestic approval for an oral treatment. They could be introduced as early as mid-January, along with another pill made by Merck. This comes as the number of daily new infections fell below 5,000 for the first time in 20 days. (Eunice KIM) In-Depth News Analysis: The post of US Ambassador to South Korea has remained vacant for almost a year. Despite the US Senate recently confirming ambassadors for Korea’s neighbors, China and Japan, after similarly long absences, there is not even a nominee yet for South Korea. This has raised concerns about Seoul’s place on Washington’s priority list. To discuss this situation in more detail, Dr. James Kim, research fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. The US chief medical adviser, Anthony Fauci, has warned against complacency over the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. (파우치 “오미크론 폭증하면 ‘증상 경미’ 의미 없어”) 2. ‘The Silent Sea’, the latest original Korean series on Netflix starring Bae Doona and Gong Yoo, has been receiving mixed reviews both at home and abroad. (배두나·공유 SF '고요의 바다' 넷플릭스 전 세계 4위) 3. The British newspaper, the Daily Mail, has chosen the Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang among its list of the world’s worst “white elephants”. ("105층 모두 텅텅"…北 류경호텔, 세계 최악의 건물 꼽혔다) Monday Sports Round-up: For our final Roundup of 2021, sports reporter Yoo Jee-ho from the Yonhap News Agency helps us wrap up the year in Korean sport, with highlights including the first Korean Series title for the KT Wiz, another stellar year for footballer Son Heung-min, and a fifth straight K-League title for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, as well as Olympic glory and disappointment for Team Korea. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Park Ji-won reports on The National Theater Company of Korea announcing its 2022 play lineup, including an adaptation of Han Kang’s acclaimed novel “The Vegetarian.” - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Kang Jae-eun writes about a survey that asked Korean people, “Is Korean-style Fried Chicken Korean?”

Korea24 – 2021.07.27. (Tuesday) News Briefing: The two Koreas have re-established their communication hotline, 13 months after North Korea unilaterally severed the channel. This surprise development is said to be the result of multiple letters between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un since April. (Koo Hee-jin) Going for Gold with Mark Wilson-Choi: We cover Monday’s bronze medal win for Tokyo-born judoka An Changrim. Then we take a look at some promising young stars who fell short on Tuesday but have shown exciting potential. In-Depth News Analysis: We connect with Dr. Go Myong-hyun, senior fellow at the Asan Institute of Policy Studies, to discuss the re-establishing of the communication hotline between the two Koreas and what that could signal for inter-Korean relations, as well as North Korea-US nuclear negotiations. Korea Trending with Lee Ju-young: A group of lawmakers have proposed a bill that places restrictions on property purchases by foreign buyers (“중국인 부동산 취득에 상호주의 적용”…태영호, 법안 대표 발의). Meanwhile, the search for missing climber Kim Hong-bin was suspended yesterday upon his family’s request, but the body of another South Korean climber Heo Seung-gwan who went missing in 1999 has been found (‘김홍빈 실종’ 브로드피크서 22년 잠든 허승관씨 시신 찾았다). And finally, an Argentine fencer who lost out on a medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, still had something to celebrate, after a surprise on-camera marriage proposal (아르헨티나 펜싱 선수, 올림픽 생방송 인터뷰 중 깜짝 청혼받아). Touch Base in Seoul: Joining us in the studio this week is Julia Mellor, an Australian who came to South Korea in 2006, and soon discovered her love for Korean traditional alcohol, or sool. This passion eventually led her to start her own business, The Sool Company, dedicated to the education of sool and the craft of brewing. We’ll speak to her about her business, and what makes sool so special.

Korea24 – 2021.05.12. (Wednesday) - News Briefing: Health officials have announced that a new eased social distancing scheme will likely be implemented in July, after the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations is completed for seniors in South Korea. (Eunice Kim) - In-Depth News Analysis: Dr. Go Myong-hyun, a research fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, and Brian Myers, International Studies Professor from Dongseo University, discuss the upcoming summit between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Joe Biden that is set for next Friday. They also share their thoughts on how the peace process on the Korean Peninsula could pan out. - Korea Trending with Bruce Harrison: A woman is killed by a driver still recovering from eye surgery(눈수술 3일만에 운전한 50대…딸과 유치원 가던 엄마 참변), new rules regarding the use of e-scooters & other similar vehicles will take effect(13일부터 전동 킥보드 면허없이 불가), and veteran infielder Oh Jae-won of the Doosan Bears finds out why he can't use his favorite bat(두산 오재원, 비공인 배트 사용). - Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh shares Choi Jin-young’s(최진영) “To the Warm Horizon(해가 지는 곳으로)” a queer love story that is set against the backdrop of a dystopian, post-apocalyptic version of a world devastated by a deadly pandemic. - Morning Edition Preview: Mark shares a piece from the Korea Times that covers an international gardening event held by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. He also shares a Korea Herald piece that gives an update of the situation surrounding the massive donation of artworks by the late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee.

Korea24 – 2021.04.14. (Wednesday) - News Briefing: Speaking to the Japanese ambassador to Seoul, President Moon Jae-in delivered rising concerns in South Korea over Japan's decision to release radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. Moon also ordered his staff to review the possibility of taking the case to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea(ITLOS). (Eunice Kim) - In-Depth News Analysis: Dr. Choi Kang, the Acting President of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, and Dr. Bruce Bennett, Senior Defense Analyst at the RAND Corporation, discuss a report made by the two think tanks that warns that North Korea is showing no signs of slowing down its nuclear weapons program. - Korea Trending with Bruce Harrison: New speed limits will be enforced from Saturday(주말부터 전국 일반도로 시속 50km 제한…초과속 처벌 강화), the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency refutes a local dairy company's claim that its yogurt suppresses COVID-19(불가리스’가 코로나 억제?…질병청 “사람 대상 연구 아니다”), and a Chilean comedy sketch TV show is under fire for their racist depiction of BTS(BTS 분장에 ‘인종차별’ 조롱까지…팬 분노에 칠레 방송사 결국 사과). - Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh shares "I'm Waiting For you(and other stories)(당신을 기다리고 있어)" by science-fiction writer Kim Bo-young(김보영). He talks about how it explores relationships separated by the vastness of space as well as the nature of existence and the universe. - Morning Edition Preview: Mark shares a story from the Korea Herald that talks about a dispute over where garbage from Seoul and Gyeonggi Province should go. He also shares a Korea Times piece that features content creator Park Ark, who just won the Best Creator Award from the Korea Craft and Design Foundation(KCDF).

Korea24 – 2021.03.18. (Thursday) - News Briefing: South Korea and the United States adopted a joint statement after their two-plus-two meeting on Thursday between their top diplomats and defense chiefs. It addresses the Seoul-Washington alliance, Korean Peninsula Issues, regional cooperation, and pan-global cooperation. (Koo Heejin) - In-Depth News Analysis: Dr. James Kim from the Asan Institute for Policy Studies and Dr. Bruce Bennett from the Rand Corporation delve into the results from the S. Korea-US Foreign and Defense Ministerial meeting. They discuss issues including the recent remarks made by North Korea’s First Vice Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui and the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. - Korea Trending with Lee Ju-young: Exploding tempered glass reveals possible flaws in its manufacturing process(유리가 왜 이래?…강화유리, 폭발하듯 깨진다), a friendly football match between South Korea and Japan's national squads is still on despite COVID-19 concerns([특파원 리포트] 왜 하필 이때 한일 축구?…日정부·JFA “도쿄올림픽 시뮬레이션”), and movie theater chain CGV ups ticket prices in an effort to outlast the pandemic(CJ CGV "관람료 1천 원 인상…영화 산업 고사 직전"). - Explore Korea: Andy St. Louis from Seoul Art Friend shares the art exhibition "Lee Bul: Beginning," currently held at the Seoul Museum of Art. Andy tells us more about the renowned artist and the exhibition which showcases her artistic journey from all the way back in 1984. (서울시립미술관 서소문본관 전시 “이불-시작”) - Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: Mark shares a piece from the Korea Times that delves into the dormitory culture of the K-pop industry. He also talks about a Korea Herald article that showcases various spots one can hike in the springtime.

Korea24 – 2021.01.07. (Thursday) - News Briefing: South Korea’s benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index(KOSPI) closed above the 3,000 point benchmark for the first time ever Thursday. Institutional buying powered the historic high, which also reflected expectations that Washington will pursue expanded stimulus policies. (Robert Koehler) - In-Depth News Analysis: Professor Brian Myers of Dongseo University and Dr. James Kim from The Asan Institute for Policy Studies give their thoughts on North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un's vows to strengthen Pyongyang's defense capabilities, a remark made during a rare Worker's Party Congress. They also discuss what lies ahead in US-N.Korea talks with a new Biden administration. - Korea Trending with Lee Ju-young: A new bill that will hold employers accountable for serious workplace disasters was approved by a parliamentary subcommittee(중대재해법), a Congolese TV personality in Korea is serving time for sex trafficking and assault(콩고 왕자 라비), and Chung Mong-gyu is elected for his third term as the head of the Korea Football Association(정몽규 대한축구협회장 당선). - Explore Korea: Andy St. Louis of Seoul Art Friend talks about two artists showcased at Kukje Gallery(국제 갤러리). Jenny Holzer's exhibition deploys text and language via LED sign installations and projections, and Jean-Michel Othoniel demonstrates his artistry through glass sculpture. - Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: Mark shares a piece from the Korea Times featuring hotel service robots and a Korea Herald story that lists ways people are working out as many gyms are shut down across the country due to social distancing measures.

En Corée du Sud, le service militaire, tradition longtemps considérée comme indéboulonnable, est en proie aux évolutions. Chaque année, ils sont 650 000 jeunes hommes à rentrer dans les rangs de l’armée pour 18 mois au moins. Pourtant, dans ce pays où l’épouvantail nord-coréen met la question militaire au cœur du jeu, les règles semblent s’assouplir entre service militaire alternatif et report pour les stars de la K-pop. À l’heure où la guerre se joue au niveau technologique, la Corée du Sud peut-elle abandonner son service militaire au profit d’une armée de métier ? Seong-Guk Kim nous accueille dans son appartement familial situé dans un quartier résidentiel de Séoul. Témoin de Jéhovah, le jeune homme se bat depuis 2013 pour ne pas effectuer son service militaire : « Un membre de ma famille, mon oncle dans les années 1990, a refusé de faire le service militaire en raison des enseignements de la bible et il est allé en prison. Et puis, plus récemment, un autre cousin qui préparait son procès avec moi a aussi été condamné. Depuis tout petit je vois des membres de ma famille aller en prison, et ça me choque. » Selon leur lecture de la bible les croyants ne peuvent porter d’armes. Depuis 1950, ils seraient 20 000 témoins de Jéhovah à avoir été emprisonnés pour leurs croyances. À 28 ans, et après de nombreux procès, Seong-Guk dispose enfin d’une nouvelle solution. À la place de 18 mois de service militaire, il fera un service civique de trois ans en tant qu’administrateur de prison : « Mon procès a commencé en 2013 et tout cette histoire sera enfin terminée en 2023. Je ne sais pas ce que je vais faire ensuite, c’est trop lointain pour m’imaginer. Les organisations défendant les droits de l’homme ont pointé du doigt que trois ans c’était trop. Mais je suis soulagé de ne pas aller en prison en tant que détenu. » La K-pop, fleuron de l’industrie culturelle, pourrait-être aussi concernée par l’assouplissement du service militaire. Si les médaillés olympiques ainsi que des musiciens classiques bénéficient déjà de reports, l’élargissement à d’autres artistes est controversé. Une star du groupe BTS doit prochainement servir sous les drapeaux. Une absence prolongée pourrait couper l’élan de sa carrière et avec elle, les milliards de dollars qu’elle rapporte au pays. Jeon Yong Gi, député du parti démocrate, est le rapporteur d’un projet de loi permettant un aménagement du service militaire pour ces stars : « Les reports du service militaire et l’alternative à la conscription sont deux choses différentes. Quand on le reporte, ça signifie qu’à un moment il sera effectué, mais l’alternative, c’est une garantie constitutionnelle du respect du droit des minorités. Il doit y avoir des réformes du système militaire en Corée : la population diminue, il y a moins de personnes qui peuvent faire l’armée. Considérant ces facteurs, il y a des discussions sur une armée de métier. Quand les temps changent, les lois aussi doivent évoluer. » L’encombrant voisin nord-coréen est au cœur de ces débats. Car cette menace justifie le maintien de la conscription. Toutefois, l’évolution du terrain militaire pourrait obliger l’armée à changer. Go Myong Hyun est chercheur à l’Asan Institute et spécialiste des questions de sécurité sur la péninsule : « On sait que la prochaine guerre ne se fera pas sur terre, soit nous avons une destruction totale des deux pays avec les armes nucléaires, soit nous aurons une guerre très limitée fait par des professionnels. La société coréenne est toujours favorable à un service militaire pour les jeunes, donc je pense qu’il va perdurer, mais je dirais que maintenant la conscription est surtout symbolique. » Un symbole que certains veulent préserver à tout prix. Des voix suggèrent une hausse importante de la paie des conscrits. Une manière de motiver une jeune génération de Coréens moins encline que les précédentes à servir sous les drapeaux. En 2018, plus de 70% des Sud-Coréens dans leur vingtaine considéraient le service militaire comme une perte de temps.

Korea24 – 2020.11.04. (Wednesday) - News Briefing Part 1: As the polls have closed and votes are being counted, Korea24's news editor Robert Koehler discusses the latest news on the 2020 U.S. Elections as well as what President Donald Trump and candidate Joe Biden's remarks were on Election Night. - News Briefing Part 2: South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha will reportedly visit Washington early next week for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. South Korean Unification Minister Lee In-young is also reportedly looking to visit the U.S., but when and with whom will likely be decided after the U.S. Election. (Sam Len) - In-Depth News Analysis: Dr. Choi Kang of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies and former South Korean Ambassador to the United Nations Oh Joon discuss what it would mean for Asia if either incumbent President Donald Trump or candidate Joe Biden are elected as president. During the discussion, China Bureau Chief of The Wall Street Journal Jonathan Cheng joins via phone to talk about what's at stake for China. Then Anna Fifield, veteran journalist and author of "The Great Successor," also phones in to discuss what North Korea's take may be on the election. - Korea Trending with Alex Sigrist: Details surrounding the death of an aspiring singer spark accusations against her ex-boyfriend(가수 지망생 사망), MLB pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin is nominated for the Cy Young Award for the second straight year (류현진 사이영상 후보 2년 연속 지명), and South Korean rapper/singer Kim Jin-pyo reunites with singer-songwriter Lee Juck for a new music project(김진표-이적, 패닉 이후 15년 만에 호흡).

It's been relatively quiet on the Korean Peninsula for the past two years, but is this the calm before the storm? What will North Korea do to ensure it remains a U.S. foreign policy priority if Joe Biden wins the U.S. election? What impact has the coronavirus pandemic had on Kim Jong Un's regime? And how have North Korea's relations with China gone from rock bottom to best of friends in just three years? Carnegie's English-language podcast host Alex Gabuev talks to Myong-Hyun Go, a research fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, about where North Korea is headed.

It’s been relatively quiet on the Korean Peninsula for the past two years, but is this the calm before the storm? What will North Korea do to ensure it remains a U.S. foreign policy priority if Joe Biden wins the U.S. election? What impact has the coronavirus pandemic had on Kim Jong Un’s regime? And how have North Korea’s relations with China gone from rock bottom to best of friends in just three years? Carnegie’s English-language podcast host Alex Gabuev talks to Myong-Hyun Go, a research fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, about where North Korea is headed.

Korea24 – 2020.10.28. (Wednesday) - News Briefing: President Moon Jae-in delivered a budget speech at the National Assembly, urging bipartisan support on various issues from reviving the South Korea economy, to the formation of the new Corruption Investigation Office. (Sam Len) - In-Depth News Analysis: With the US Presidential Election less than a week away, Dr. Go Myoung-hyun of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies and Professor Brian Myers of Dongseo University discuss President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden's policies and stances on the Korean peninsula. - Korea Trending with Alex Sigrist: The Seoul High Court finds former Vice Justice Minister Kim Hak-ui guilty of bribery(김학의 법정구속), LA Dodger's Justin Turner is pulled from the World Series after testing positive for COVID-19(저스틴 터너 코로나19 확진), and the new k-pop group ENHYPEN sets to make their debut next month (엔하이픈 데뷔일 확정). - Korea Book Club: Anton Hur shares "Pandemic: 6 Worlds(팬데믹: 여섯 개의 세계)" an anthology by 6 different authors. Anton talks about how this piece treads the fine line between science-fiction and fact as the modern world deals with an actual pandemic. - Morning Edition Preview: Mark shares a piece from the 70th-anniversary edition of the Korea Times that covers the winner of the 37th Niwano Peace Prize. He also shares a piece by the Korea Herald that also features awards recognizing cultural figures, groups, and content that raise awareness on gender equality in South Korea.

Korea24 – 2020.09.30. (Wednesday) News Briefing: The Chuseok holiday has officially started, and expressways have been congested with travelers bound for their hometowns. President Moon Jae-in issued his annual greetings in a video message. (Sam Len) In-Depth News Analysis: The first Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden took place in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday(US Time). Professor of Political Science and Law from UC Berkeley, Taeku Lee, and Dr. James Kim from the Asan Institute for Policy Studies join the show to share their assessments on the debate and also discuss what to look out for in the following weeks, with the Vice Presidential debate and the second Presidential debate coming up. Chuseok Special Interview: Director Joseph Juhn, after wrapping up screening events for his documentary “Jeronimo,” has started on a new project “Chosen,” which will be documenting the five Korean Americans running for Congress in November. He joins us from LA to discuss his latest project and why it matters. Korea Book Club: Literary Translator Anton Hur joins the show for his monthly introduction of Korean books not yet translated into the English language, This month we delve into “The Last of Seven Years(일곱 해의 마지막)” by best-selling author Kim Yeonsu(김연수). Set in North Korea after the Korean War, the novel traces the life of the beloved poet Baek Seok(백석).

Korea24 – 2020.09.23. (Wednesday) - News Briefing: In a video message to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, South Korean President Moon Jae-in called for the declaration of the end to the Korean War and also called for a Northeast Asia cooperation initiative for infectious disease control and public health. (Sam Len) - In-Depth News Analysis: Professor Brian Myers of Dongseo University and Dr. Choi Kang of Asan Institute for Policy Studies delve into the meanings behind President Moon's speech as well as the possible responses to his proposals. - Korea Trending with Alex Sigrist: President Moon Jae-in plans to send out special Chuseok holiday gift packages to some 15-thousand people(문 대통령 추석 선물), a pharmaceutical company apologizes for an error that occurred in influenza vaccine distribution(신성약품), and American pitcher for the KIA Tigers Aaron Brooks returns home after his family was involved in a car crash(브룩스). - Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh shares "How I Became a North Korean” by novelist and translator Krys Lee. Barry talks about the haunting quality of Lee’s writing and the deep emotional texture of the three main characters residing on the Chinese side of the North Korean border. - Morning Edition Preview: Mark shares a Korea Times piece that talks about Cho Nam-joo’s “Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982(82년생 김지영)” being nominated for the National Book Award, and a Korea Herald feature that covers a dog-friendly exhibition to be held at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA).

This episode examines China’s efforts to develop smart city infrastructure. Our guest, Dr. Alice Ekman, analyzes how China is supporting domestic technology industries in critical sectors like telecommunications and surveillance to build smart cities. Dr. Ekman explains how Beijing’s ambitions are aimed at boosting economic development and maintaining political control throughout China’s urban environments. She also assesses the risks of China’s smart cities for the international community, and how the US should respond to China’s growing prowess in smart city technology.  Dr. Alice Ekman is the Senior Analyst in charge of the Asia portfolio at the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS). Dr. Ekman covers foreign policy and security developments in the Asia region, including China, the Korean Peninsula, Japan, India, and ASEAN. She was previously Head of China Research at the French Institute of International Relations, and a visiting scholar at Tsinghua University, National Taiwan Normal University, and the Asan Institute for Policy Studies.

Korea24 – 2020.07.29. (Wednesday) 코리아24 인스타그램 계정 (@kbs_korea24)에서는 여름 휴가철을 맞아 조심스럽지만 작은 이벤트를 진행하고 있습니다. 7월 23일과 7월 30일 이틀간 Explore Korea 코너에서 한국의 아름다운 절을 소개할 예정인데요, 마침 한국 불교문화사업단으로부터 템플스테이 50장을 지원받았습니다. 코리아24 인스타그램 계정을 팔로우한 후 이벤트 게시글에 방문하고 싶으신 절을 댓글로 달아 주세요! 추첨을 통해 50분께 템플스테이 체험권을 드립니다. (코로나19 상황 때문에 한국에 계신 분들만 응모 가능한 점 양해 부탁드립니다) - News Briefing: The U.S. Democratic Party has accused President Donald Trump of "extorting" South Korea by pressuring the Asian ally to pay more to keep American soldiers stationed on the Korean peninsula. (Sam Len) - In-Depth News Analysis: Dr.James Kim, director of the American Politics and Policy Center at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, and Seo Jung-kun, Professor of Political Science at Kyung Hee University, discuss the ever-approaching U.S. Presidential election, the battle between President Donald Trump and candidate Joe Biden, and how it will affect South Korea. - Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: South Korean reserve forces cut training hours to combat the spread of COVID-19(예비군 훈련), the Supreme Court upholds a life sentence for a motel murderer(장대호 무기징역), and former-MLB star Addison Russell(애디슨 러셀) has a spectacular KBO debut for the Kiwoom Heroes. - Korea Book Club: Anton Hur shares "From Siseon (시선으로부터)" by Serang Chung(정세랑). Anton talks about how this story is dedicated to the women who lived through the 20th century through the themes of colonialism, mixed marriage, and the ubiquity of violence against women. - Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: Mark shares an article from the Korea Times that talks about South Korea extending visas to foreign workers to alleviate labor shortages in rural areas, and a feature from the Korea Herald that focuses on criticism that has been directed at South Korean historical films in their depiction of historical figures or events.

Featured Interview: Korea Iran conflict amid the U.S sanctions -미국의 대이란 제재와 이란-한국 관계 Guest: Dr.Jang Ji-Hyang, Research fellow and director, Middle East and North Africa Center, Asan Institute for Policy Studies

Korea24 – 2020.06.09. (Tuesday) - News Briefing: As North Korea declared it would sever all inter-Korean channels in protest of anti-Pyongyang leaflet campaigns in South Korea, the regime ignored calls via several bilateral communication lines. (Robert Koehler) - In-Depth News Analysis: Dr. Choi Kang of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies and Professor Mason Richey from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies discuss North Korea's decision to cut off all inter-Korean communication lines and what it means for future inter-Korean relations. - Korea Trending with Lee Ju-young: An accident occurs surrounding a popular money transfer app, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety finds some krill oil products to be faulty, and a much-anticipated concert is postponed for the second time, due to the ongoing pandemic. - Touch Base in Seoul: Paul Kyumin Lee, President of Divided Families USA, talks about how the organization seeks to reunite Korean Americans with their family members in North Korea. - Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: Mark shares a feature from the Korea Times that covers the discovery of ancient artifacts found in the DMZ that date back to the Paleolithic Age.

Korea24 – 2020.06.04. (Thursday) - News Briefing: Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s sister Kim Yo-jong(김여정) speaks out against anti-Pyongyang leaflets recently sent across the border by North Korean defectors in the South, prompting Seoul to draft a ban on such tension-heightening activity. (Robert Koehler) - In-Depth News Analysis: With protests spreading across the US in response to the police killing of George Floyd, Newsweek’s international politics reporter Tom O’Connor and Dr. James Kim of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies(아산정책연구원) discuss the contributing factors that set the stage for such large-scale social unrest, the role of President Donald Trump’s rhetoric in aggravating the situation, and the potential implications for US domestic and foreign policy. - Korea Trending with Lee Ju-young: A disturbing case of child abuse in Cheonan(천안) ends in a 9-year-old’s death, Korea’s once-popular SNS platform Cyworld(싸이월드) goes dark, and two new films by Korean directors are selected for the Cannes Film Festival. - Explore Korea: Jennifer Chang visits the port city of Yeosu(여수) on Korea’s southern coast, famous for its beautiful shorelines and great seafood.

Korea24 – 2020.05.12. (Tuesday) - News Briefing: Seoul city has obtained the details of 10-thousand people who were in the vicinity of the Itaewon club cluster, continuing its aggressive contact tracing efforts, as the number of related infections rises above 100. (Rosyn Park) - In-Depth News Analysis: Dr. James Kim of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies and Professor Gregory Moore from the University of Nottingham Ningbo China discuss the worsening relationship between the US and China. They also talk about how what experts are now calling the "New Cold War" could impact South Korea. Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: South Korea's emergency relief fund begins to receive applications, former member of the K-pop group KARA, 박규리(Park Gyu-ri), apologizes for going to a club in Itaewon at the same time that COVID-19 cases reemerged from the area, and the White House issues more stringent face mask policies. - Touch Base in Seoul: Moon Hong(문홍), the youngest South Korean (as of 2015) to acquire the UEFA B coaching license, joins the show to share his journey from playing football in Europe to managing his own amateur team, the STV FC.

Featured Interview: Iran's missile attack on Iraqi bases housing US forces Guests: Dr. Jang Ji-Hyang, Director and Research Fellow, The Asan Institute for Policy Studies Professor George Bisharat, UC Hastings College of the Law

In this episode, Andrew talks with resident North Korea expert Victor Cha, and Dr. Kang Choi, acting president of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies. They discuss North Korea’s recent missile launch, South Korea-Japan relations, and more.

On October 29, scholars from the Brookings Institution, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), and the Asan Institute discussed the impact of the Trump administration’s “America First” approach to foreign policy on America’s allies and examine the shifting geopolitical dynamics. Subscribe to Brookings Events on iTunes, send feedback email to events@brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. To learn more about upcoming events, visit our website. Brookings Events is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.

Sanctions continue to be the main sticking point seemingly preventing greater diplomatic progress from occurring between the U.S. and North Korea. But is Kim Jong Un interpreting them the same way that Washington believes? If so, what kind of dispersed or targeted impacts do we see, and do those align with broader objectives on the peninsula? Dr. Go Myong-hyun, a trained neuropsychiatrist, has been applying a non-conventional tool set to the North Korea sanctions issue for years. He joins us on this episode of the NK News Podcast to talk about the impact that sanctions are having for the government in Pyongyang, the North Korean people, and whether they are effective in the way outsiders imagine. Go Myong-hyun is a research fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies. Previously, Dr. Go was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles, Neuropsychiatry Institute. His research applies quantitative perspectives to traditional and non-traditional security issues. About the podcast: The “North Korea News Podcast” is a weekly podcast hosted exclusively by NK News, covering all things DPRK: from news to extended interview with leading experts and analysts in the field and insight from our very own journalists. Featured image: KCNA

Please join us for our annual ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum 2019. A timely discussion with current and former government officials, scholars, experts, and opinion leaders from the United States and Korea who will participate in a series of panel discussions to address the state of the U.S.-ROK alliance, the prospects for the peace building process on the Korean Peninsula, and the changing regional dynamics in East Asia and beyond. This event will be co-hosted with the Korea Foundation, a leading organization of Korea's international exchange and public policy initiative. You are also invited to join us after the ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum 2019 for a special 10 anniversary celebration of the CSIS Korea Chair, starting at 5:00 PM. For more information and to register for the celebration, please visit this page: https://www.csis.org/events/csis-korea-chair-10-year-anniversary-celebration  10:30 – 10:45 AM WELCOMING REMARKS Ambassador Richard ArmitagePresident, Armitage International; Trustee, CSIS Ambassador Lee Sihyung, President, The Korea Foundation 10:45 – 11:30 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS & CONVERSATION Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA), Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Foreign Affairs Committee; Co-Chair of Congressional Study Group on Korea Moderated by: Ambassador Mark Lippert, Senior Advisor, CSIS Korea Chair; Former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea 11:30 – 12:30 PM LUNCHEON 12:30 – 1:45 PM The ROK-U.S. Alliance for Peace and DenuclearizationSESSION I: Moderator: Mr. David Nakamura, White House Correspondent, The Washington Post Panelists: Ms. Joy Yamamoto, Director, Office of Korean Affairs, U.S. Department of State Dr. Victor Cha, Senior Adviser and Korea Chair, CSIS; D.S. Song-KF Professor of Government, Georgetown University; Former National Security Council Dr. Joon Hyung Kim, Professor, Handong Global University Dr. Sang Hyun Lee, Senior Research Fellow, Sejong Institute Ambassador Joseph Yun, Senior Advisor to the Asia Center, United States Institute of Peace; Former Special Representative for North Korea Policy and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Korea and Japan, U.S. Department of State 1:45 – 2:00 PM COFFEE BREAK 2:00 – 3:15 PM Recasting and Forecasting of the Peace Building Process on the Korean PeninsulaSESSION II: Moderator: Ambassador Byungjae Cho, Former Chancellor, Korea National Diplomatic Academy, Former ROK Ambassador to Myanmar and Malaysia Panelists: Dr. Haksoon Paik, President, Sejong Institute Dr. Ramon Pacheco Pardo, KF-VUB Korea Chair, Institute for European Studies (IES-VUB); Reader (Associate Professor) in International Relations, King's College London Dr. Jiyoung Park, Director and Senior Fellow, Center for Science and Technology Policy, the Asan Institute for Policy Studies Dr. Sue Mi Terry, Senior Fellow, CSIS Korea Chair; Former Senior Analyst, Central Intelligence Agency; Former National Security Council 3:15 – 3:30 PM COFFEE BREAK 3:30 – 4:45 PM The Regional Dynamics: East-Asia and BeyondSESSION III: Moderator: Dr. Sue Mi Terry, Senior Fellow, CSIS Korea Chair; Former Senior Analyst, Central Intelligence Agency; Former National Security Council Panelists...

Please join us for our annual ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum 2019. A timely discussion with current and former government officials, scholars, experts, and opinion leaders from the United States and Korea who will participate in a series of panel discussions to address the state of the U.S.-ROK alliance, the prospects for the peace building process on the Korean Peninsula, and the changing regional dynamics in East Asia and beyond. This event will be co-hosted with the Korea Foundation, a leading organization of Korea's international exchange and public policy initiative. You are also invited to join us after the ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum 2019 for a special 10 anniversary celebration of the CSIS Korea Chair, starting at 5:00 PM. For more information and to register for the celebration, please visit this page: https://www.csis.org/events/csis-korea-chair-10-year-anniversary-celebration  10:30 – 10:45 AM WELCOMING REMARKS Ambassador Richard Armitage President, Armitage International; Trustee, CSIS Ambassador Lee Sihyung, President, The Korea Foundation 10:45 – 11:30 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS & CONVERSATION Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA), Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Foreign Affairs Committee; Co-Chair of Congressional Study Group on Korea Moderated by: Ambassador Mark Lippert, Senior Advisor, CSIS Korea Chair; Former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea 11:30 – 12:30 PM LUNCHEON 12:30 – 1:45 PM The ROK-U.S. Alliance for Peace and DenuclearizationSESSION I: Moderator: Mr. David Nakamura, White House Correspondent, The Washington Post Panelists: Ms. Joy Yamamoto, Director, Office of Korean Affairs, U.S. Department of State Dr. Victor Cha, Senior Adviser and Korea Chair, CSIS; D.S. Song-KF Professor of Government, Georgetown University; Former National Security Council Dr. Joon Hyung Kim, Professor, Handong Global University Dr. Sang Hyun Lee, Senior Research Fellow, Sejong Institute Ambassador Joseph Yun, Senior Advisor to the Asia Center, United States Institute of Peace; Former Special Representative for North Korea Policy and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Korea and Japan, U.S. Department of State 1:45 – 2:00 PM COFFEE BREAK 2:00 – 3:15 PM Recasting and Forecasting of the Peace Building Process on the Korean PeninsulaSESSION II: Moderator: Ambassador Byungjae Cho, Former Chancellor, Korea National Diplomatic Academy, Former ROK Ambassador to Myanmar and Malaysia Panelists: Dr. Haksoon Paik, President, Sejong Institute Dr. Ramon Pacheco Pardo, KF-VUB Korea Chair, Institute for European Studies (IES-VUB); Reader (Associate Professor) in International Relations, King's College London Dr. Jiyoung Park, Director and Senior Fellow, Center for Science and Technology Policy, the Asan Institute for Policy Studies Dr. Sue Mi Terry, Senior Fellow, CSIS Korea Chair; Former Senior Analyst, Central Intelligence Agency; Former National Security Council 3:15 – 3:30 PM COFFEE BREAK 3:30 – 4:45 PM The Regional Dynamics: East-Asia and BeyondSESSION III: Moderator: Dr. Sue Mi Terry, Senior Fellow, CSIS Korea Chair; Former Senior Analyst, Central Intelligence Agency; Former National Security Council ...

The resumption of the inter-Korean dialogue on the occasion of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics has generated strong reactions among both South Korea's political elite and the general public. Strong divergences exist between liberals and conservatives in South Korea on the policy options to adopt towards North Korea, and on the assessment of the broader regional security context. Dr. Go Myong-Hyun, research fellow at Asan Institute for Policy Studies, provides an overview of these divergences and an analysis of latest development as seen from Seoul, following the conclusion of the Winter Olympic games.

What options for stability on the Korean peninsula? (Recorded from Ifri's annual conference on Asia, December 2017) Discussants: - Seong Whun Cheon, Visiting Research Fellow, ASAN Institute, and former Secretary to the President of the Republic of Korea for Security Strategy (2014-17) - Dingli Shen (Fudan University - Sheila Smith (Council on Foreign Relations - Dmitry Streltsov (MGIMO), Hideshi Tokuchi (GRIPS) Moderator: Alice Ekman, Research Fellow, Head of China Research, Center for Asian Studies, Ifri

This month, experts from around the world gathered in Seoul for a public forum at the Asan Institute For Policy Studies to discuss South Korea and other examples of successful transitional justice. KoreaFM.net was there and spoke with an organizer of the event to find out its history and what his organization hoped attendees would learn from the experience.

This month, experts from around the world gathered in Seoul for a public forum at the Asan Institute For Policy Studies to discuss South Korea and other examples of successful transitional justice. KoreaFM.net was there and spoke with an organizer of the event to find out its history and what his organization hoped attendees would learn from the experience.

Once only a staple of American politics and of a few Western countries, think tanks have gained popularity worldwide for their role as policy advisors. South Korea is no exception and the past years have seen the establishment of a number of institutions in Seoul, such as the Asan Institute and the East Asia Institute. Yet while think tanks provide extensive research and useful advice to policy makers, critics have started to call into question their independence, their integrity and their usefulness. One of these critics is Professor Emanuel Pastreich who argued in a recent article that think tanks suffer from a number of shortcoming. At the same time, he asserted that Korea – and specifically Seoul – has the potential to become a hub for think tanks in East Asia. We sat down with him to discuss the ideological biases of think tanks, the inaccessibility to wider public of their debate, and the need to include the youth in the policy process. Professor Pastreich is Associate Professor at Kyung Hee University in Seoul. He received a B.A. in Chinese from Yale University, a M.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of Tokyo, and a Ph. D. in East Asian Studies from Harvard University. He taught previously at University of Illinois and George Washington University. In 2007 he established the Seoul-based think tank The Asia Institute, has advised regional government in Korea and published a number of studies on technology, the environment and international relations in multiple languages.

In our fifth episode we talk to Karl Friedhoff of the ASAN Institute about what the South Korean public sentiment is towards North Korea, China and Japan, and about the public opinion about the foreign policies of the South Korean government.

On 24 September 2013 the Lowy Institute and the Asan Institute for Policy Studies hosted a workshop in Seoul entitled 'Northeast Asian Political and Security Dynamics in Flux'. Following the event, the Director of the Lowy Institute's East Asia Program, Linda Jakobson, spoke with Hahm Chaibong, President of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, about China-South Korea relations. Information about the workshop is available here: http://www.lowyinstitute.org/events/seoul-workshop-northeast-asian-political-and-security-dynamics-flux

On 20 September 2013 the Lowy Institute hosted a workshop in Beijing on political and security relations between China and South Korea, China and Japan as well as the broader dynamics in Northeast Asia as viewed from Australia. Following the workshop the Lowy Institute's Linda Jakobson spoke with Dr Kang Choi, Vice President of Asan Institute for Policy Studies. Topics include China-South Korea relations and South Korean perspectives on the US rebalance to Asia. More information on the workshop is available here: http://www.lowyinstitute.org/events/northeast-asian-political-and-security-dynamics-flux