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South Korea's New President Promises Era of 'Trustpolitik'
The first female president of South Korea, Park Geun-hye, took the oath of office today during a time of opportunities and critical challenges for South Korea.
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Chinese Netizens Liked Seeing Partisanship at State of the Union
President Obama mentioned China twice during his State of the Union address, but Chinese microbloggers were more interested in partisan disagreement and North Korea.
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With Latest Nuclear Test, North Korea Chooses Guns Over Google
Kim Jong Un's most recent provocation perpetuates North Korea's policy of favoring a military-first policy over the needs of its people.
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Photo of the Day: Staggered Houses in North Korea
Snow covers the mountains and houses of Pyongyang, North Korea on January 14, 2013. (julianacunha/Flickr)
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Interview: After Busan Biennale, Yale Art Historian Urges Art World to Think Local
Reflecting on his experience at the 2012 Busan Biennale in South Korea, art historian David Joselit shares his thoughts on the future of an increasingly globalized art world.
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Interview: Kishore Mahbubani Says Stable US-China Relations Will Be 2013's Big Story
Singapore's veteran diplomat and analyst predicts that China and the U.S. have more reasons to collaborate than compete.
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Complex Legacies Follow Northeast Asia's New Leaders
Princely pedigree and family roots in East Asia’s conflicted past run deep among incoming leaders in Beijing, Tokyo, Pyongyang and Seoul.
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2013 Gives Korean Leaders Chance to Right Fathers' Wrongs
Associate Fellow Katharine Moon says the Korean peninsula's dynastic leaders have a chance to improve on the mistakes of their fathers — but the obstacles are many.
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Photos of the Day: Asia Celebrates the Arrival of 2013
Amidst face paint, fireworks and festivities, countries around Asia rejoice at the beginning of a new year.
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Photos: From Linsanity to Galloping Gangnam, a Look Back at Asia in 2012
As the world bids 2012 adieu, we look back at some of the year's most memorable people and events from Asia.
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