Han Youngsoo chronicled the postwar transformation of mid-century Seoul, complicating popular depictions of that era as one ...

In his November 7, 2017, speech to South Korea’s National Assembly, then-President Donald Trump unambiguously noted that “this alliance between our nations was forged in the crucible of war and ...

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation this year, the Korea Heritage Service announced Thursday that it ...

Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is the latest in a long line of leaders to have their political careers marred by scandal ...

Join ASPI online for an in-depth discussion on the historical and regional context of the current events in Seoul.

As South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faced a dramatic arrest on Wednesday (Jan 15) following his impeachment and weeks of ...

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday after investigators and police descended on his residence over his short-lived declaration of martial law last month.

The episode has deeply shaken South Korea, which has a long history of military-authoritarian rule but has since transitioned into one of Asia’s most vibrant democracies and the world’s 10th ...

Trump suggests renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. So, can he do that? Here's what goes into a name.

President-elect Donald Trump made some news earlier this week by suggesting he would rename the Gulf of Mexico and call it ...

It can be easier to change the name of a landmark or body of water is within a country's boundaries. In 2015, then-President Barack Obama approved an order from the Department of Interior to rename ...

A standoff between rival government forces outside the presidential compound in South Korea is a startling development, even ...