Monthly Archives: January 2012

Sometimes, It’s a Crime to Praise Pyongyang

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Tom Coyner

A law reminds South Koreans they are still at war with a Spartan sibling. Continue reading →

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Cattle farmers outraged at prices / Hanwoo lovers still paying through the nose

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Korean beef market – case study in a protected market losing its cover. Continue reading →

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Social cohesion not South Korea’s forte: Report

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Tom Coyner

South Korea’s rankings in the OECD lineup can be quite surprising. Continue reading →

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Succession in North Korea

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Briefing on post-Kim Jong-Il North Korea. Continue reading →

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Nobody Understands Debt

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Tom Coyner

There is a lot of crass assumption making going on about the current economic mess that has gone largely unchecked. Continue reading →

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Lessons from my Peace Corps days

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Tom Coyner

I’m a deeply humble man. Really. I even state so in this Op-Ed essay. Continue reading →

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