Topic: South Korea

Answering communism’s siren call
Answering communism’s siren call June 13, 2025 James Zumwalt We narrowly avoided a Vice President Karen Bass—South Koreans weren’t so fortunate.
NYT op-ed denouncing 'disgrace' of American poverty wears blinkers
NYT op-ed denouncing 'disgrace' of American poverty wears blinkers March 17, 2023 Thomas Lifson Behavior has nothing to do with poverty? It's just how much the government spends on the poor?
I wish I could go to this South Korean military expo
I wish I could go to this South Korean military expo September 5, 2022 Thomas Lifson The hands-on exhibit is irresistible.
Trump takes our allies to task
Trump takes our allies to task November 24, 2019 Peter Skurkiss Many foreign policy experts argue that the president is wrong to demand more from Europe, Japan, and South Korea.
North and South Korean leaders hold surprise meeting at Panmunjon
North and South Korean leaders hold surprise meeting at Panmunjon May 26, 2018 Thomas Lifson It seems clear that both leaders want the summit to go forward, which is probably what Trump wants. They now need to please him, after all.
Dateline South Korea: What's Trump's Endgame Here?
Dateline South Korea: What's Trump's Endgame Here? April 16, 2017 Daren Jonescu So what's President Trump's engame in the Koreas? Here's what it looks like on the ground from South Korea.
Captains Uncourageous
Captains Uncourageous April 21, 2014 Daren Jonescu What the captain of the capsized Korean ferryboat has in common with President Obama
Rep. Keith Ellison thinks Americans work too much
Rep. Keith Ellison thinks Americans work too much February 10, 2014 Thomas Lifson Loafer Nation gets a big endorsement from America's first Muslim congressman
Think the Middle East is dangerous? Check out Northeast Asia
Think the Middle East is dangerous? Check out Northeast Asia December 26, 2013 Thomas Lifson Northeast Asia is starting to look uncomfortably like a tinderbox, and Japan's Prime Minister Abe is playing with matches.
Energy Drives Asian Military Confrontation
Energy Drives Asian Military Confrontation December 3, 2013 Chriss Street With American domestic energy costs falling Chinese manufacturers are becoming economically uncompetitive compared to the U.S. producers.
South Korea calls North Korea's bluff and wins
South Korea calls North Korea's bluff and wins August 8, 2013 Thomas Lifson President Park Geun-hye of South Korea has more stones than Barack Obama. She isn't content to lead from behind
Asiana Who?
Asiana Who? July 8, 2013 Thomas Lifson I would wager that most Americans had never heard of Asiana Airlines until flight 214 crashed, and now the company has entered the national consciousness in the worst possible way.
Does an Attack on Iran mean an Attack on South Korea?
Does an Attack on Iran mean an Attack on South Korea? April 14, 2013 Allen Z. Hertz The unseen currents roiling Korean waters may run deeper than anyone has so far guessed.
Obama's Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay
Obama's Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay April 13, 2013 Ken Blackwell and Bob Morrison If we had a foreign policy, it would defend America, and scare tin pot dictators like Kim Jong Un. While Kim arms and menaces, he sits on top of the DMZ. And our Commander-in-Chief is sittin' on the dock of the bay, wastin' time.
Korean Cyberwarfare Update: Leaving The Keys In The Car
Korean Cyberwarfare Update: Leaving The Keys In The Car April 13, 2013 Sidney Raphael South Korea falls asleep at the switch.
Kim Jong Un's Shoes
Kim Jong Un's Shoes April 12, 2013 Thomas Lifson If you can mentally put yourself in Kim Jong-un's shoes, once you are aware of the constraints he faces you will understand why the South Koreans aren't getting terribly worried about how the current round of threats will end.
It's Almost 3 AM and North Korea's Calling
It's Almost 3 AM and North Korea's Calling April 3, 2013 Thomas Lifson President Obama has a situation on his hands where charisma and media support do him no good.
South Korea's Problems Worsen. Could China Be Next?
South Korea's Problems Worsen. Could China Be Next? March 23, 2013 Sidney Raphael This weekend the computer disaster in South Korea worsens, but the attribution for its origins has changed.
North Korea nullifies armistice (updated)
North Korea nullifies armistice (updated) March 11, 2013 Rick Moran More symbolic than real?