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Transnationalizing Northeast Asia, One Tree at a Time: Interview with Dr. Park DongKyun
How are South Korea-lead civil society networks addressing “global problems” that manifest or originate from Northeast Asia? As part of a summer research effort, Christopher Green sat down with Dr. Park DongKyun, a forestry expert, to find out. The interview is a product of their conversation.
Never Mind the North: Legacy Politics in the ROK
Thanks to the classic text “Beyond Charismatic Politics,” legacy politics in North Korea has entered the analytical lexicon in a big way. However, less well understood is the role of legacy in South Korea. Christopher Green investigates.
South Korea Dying in the Heat: Reading the North Korean Media Machine
Christopher Green pauses to consider the value of weather to the North Korean state media discourse, and finds that uncontrollable inclemency is a key trope in sustaining the ruling domain consensus.
Domain Consensus: Engaging the Delury Argument on North Korean Reform
To what extent does Kim Jong-un need to be perceived as “legitimate” by the North Korean people in order to advance his agenda? And is economic reform his ticket to ultimate stability? Delving into recent arguments by John Delury, Sino-NK tries to find out.
Skiing in Choppy Waters: North Korea Lays Out the Pyeongchang Hustle
The North Korean Army is building a ski resort at Masik Pass. Christopher Green explains the significance and possible reasons behind North Korea’s decision to “go for the gold.”
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