Just as the right-wing factions were not all on the same side before and after the founding of the Republic of Korea, communists were also not united. While leftist activities in South Korea were led ...

The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This ...

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (6th from L) attends a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Feb. 25, 2026, ...