Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Recent Korean News

01. Protesters Protest their Inability to Protest @ Gwanghwamun Plaza
- Follows up nicely with the issues surrounding the barricading of Seoul City Hall Plaza after President Roh's passing. Should public spaces be open to protest in Korea?

02. Bill Clinton meets Kim Jong-il in North Korea
- Keep in mind, this was one of our essay topics at the beginning of the term and is a prime example of the issue of media rights, protection, and US-SK-DPRK relations. Keep in mind the name of these two journalists: Lee Yu-na & Laura Ling. This is an issue you should stay on top of as news develops.

03. Lee Myung-Bak's Administration authorizes some Aid for North Korea
- An interesting step forward in policy change. Remember, if the issue of SK-DPRK relations come up, you've got to talk about how foreign relations policies have changed since Kim Dae-jung, Roh Moo-hyun, and Lee Myung-bak. If you can trace this history and make some interesting comments about it you will certainly stand out!

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