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In Japan, Whale Hunts Matter More Than Saving People
The Japanese to operate within tight peer groups or circles, oblivious to the rest of the world . Continue reading
Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon Shakes up S Korean Politics
“They yearn for the perfect outsider, but are often disappointed once he or she is in power – Mr Park will fall victim to this himself eventually” Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business in Korea, Economy, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society
Tagged Ahn Chul-soo, economy, free trade agreement, FTA, Korea, KORUS FTA, Mayor, Park Geun-hye, Park Won-Soon, politics, society, South Korea, US
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We Are Our Own Worst Enemy
The ongoing and future political turmoil will continue to stem from desperate, overly competitive families that make up Korean society Continue reading
Posted in Coyner's Op-Ed Essays, Doing Business in Korea, Economy, Education, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society, Trade, USA
Tagged business, competition, education, grad, graduate, high school, Korea, society, South Korea, unemployment, univeristy
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Has the Sea Change Begun?
A political sea change has begun in Korea. The masses are sick and tired of traditional politics. Continue reading
Posted in Coyner's Op-Ed Essays, Doing Business in Korea, Economy, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Selling, Trade, USA
Tagged Ahn Chul-soo, economy, free trade agreement, FTA, Korea, KORUS FTA, Mayor, Park Geun-hye, Park Won-Soon, politics, society, South Korea, US
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Backlash rocks South Korea’s US ties
The candidates for president next December are certainly not speak in praise of the US alliance or American bases. Continue reading
Posted in Defense, Doing Business in Korea, Economy, North Korea, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society, Trade
Tagged Ahn Chul-soo, economy, free trade agreement, FTA, Korea, KORUS FTA, Mayor, Park Geun-hye, Park Won-Soon, politics, society, South Korea, US
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After Seoul loss, GNP pulls back on FTA approval
Foreign/Korean conservatives’ assumptions about the KORUS FTA are again likely to be wrong. Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business in Korea, Economy, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society, Trade, USA
Tagged Ahn Chul-soo, economy, free trade agreement, FTA, Korea, KORUS FTA, Mayor, Park Geun-hye, Park Won-Soon, politics, society, South Korea, US
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Independent Park elected Seoul Mayor
Major, pent up pressures elected an independent, non-traditional politician to S Korea’s second most important office. Continue reading
Posted in Economy, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society, Trade, USA
Tagged Ahn Chul-soo, economy, Korea, Mayor, Park Geun-hye, Park Won-Soon, politics, society, South Korea
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Giving Hope to the Second Best
Leading Korean physician/social philosopher looks at Korea’s overly competitive society. Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business in Korea, Economy, Education, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society
Tagged competition, Korea, society, South Korea, unemployment, youth
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A Barracks Culture Gone Out of Control
Recent violent events have South Koreans re-evaluating the military Continue reading
Posted in Defense, Education, S Korean Politics, Society
Tagged army, defense, harrassment, Korea, marine, ROK, society, South Korea, suicide
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