The Jangmadang of Sino-NK, emblematic of its North Korean namesake, serves as a marketplace for ideas, representing a distinctive approach towards disseminating scholarly and empirically grounded perspectives on critical issues pertinent to East Asia. Managed by the staff of Sino-NK, this platform offers concise but timely insights into contemporary research debates and news.

Measuring South Korea’s Contribution to Ukraine’s Energy Sector

By | March 06, 2023

ROK aids Ukraine’s war-damaged energy sector, perhaps a noteworthy act in a region where energy has become a de facto weapon of war.

UK-Japan Relations, Taiwan Troubles, and the Truss Tokyo Speech

By | February 22, 2023

A speech by failed Prime Minister Liz Truss has received ample news coverage. But what does it tell us about the UK’s friends and entanglements in East Asia?

Neither Repeats nor Rhymes: The Limits of “Korean War” Parallels in Ukraine 

By | February 12, 2023

After Ukrainian presidential adviser speaks of the possibility of a “Korea scenario” in Ukraine, a Ukrainian scholar responds based on Korea’s past and present.

One Year On: A South Korean Perspective On The Post-2022 International Order

By | February 08, 2023

Five challenges that South Korea faces post-2022, with little room for maneuverability and no room for error.

(Un)diplomatic Revenge: China, South Korea and Reciprocal Border Restrictions

By | February 07, 2023

A deeper dive behind the diplomatic spat between China and South Korea over PCR testing rules.