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8. Park Jin

Nuclear phase-out policy should be reversed

Korea possesses a highly developed nuclear industry with 24 nuclear reactors and four more under construction. The country depends substantially on nuclear energy which produces around 29 percent of electricity. The decision by the Moon Jae-in government, however, to phase out nuclear power plants in favor of renewable energy due to environmental and safety concerns in 2017 invited greater risks of economic costs, power shortages, scientific and technological setbacks and, not the least, a strong political opposition.

2021-08-02 17:50

Summit opens new chapter in alliance

The summit between Presidents Moon Jae-in and Joe Biden has reinvigorated and globalized the ROK-U.S. alliance on the security, economy, technology and health fronts, while both sides also agreed to pursue the inter-Korean “peace process” envisioned by Seoul. It's a surprising outcome that could transform the uneasy alliance into a global partnership.

2021-06-10 17:15

Korea needs to consider joining Quad to make 'Penta'

With President Moon Jae-in having less than a year left in office, Korea is faced with mounting challenges in the areas of diplomacy, security and economy. The external challenges include discord in its alliance with the U.S., stagnating relations with Japan and the suspended trilateral cooperation among Korea, the U.S. and Japan. On the security front, the Moon administration has dogmatically pursued its “Peace Process on the Korean Peninsula.”

2021-04-04 17:58

Korea, US should promote 'vaccine partnership'

The resurging coronavirus is wreaking havoc on a global scale. The U.S. records spiraling new infection cases exceeding 250,000 a day. The Republic of Korea had managed to keep the coronavirus eruption largely under control until recently. Due to the cold weather and perhaps slack containment however, the daily outbreaks of COVID-19 have been surpassing 1,000 since mid-December.

2020-12-23 16:27

Revitalizing ROK-US alliance: challenges and opportunities

The dramatic U.S. presidential election that captured global attention has virtually finished. Former Vice President Joe Biden declared victory after acquiring the majority number of the electoral college votes. President Donald Trump has refused to admit his defeat and the orderly process of power transition has yet to occur.

2020-11-22 18:05

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