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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. Our South Korea project is focused on forward-looking topics such as smart cities and the 4th industrial revolution. The North Korea project organizes capacity-building programs in environmental planning and water management. We work with the Center for Local Autonomy, Hanyang University (CLA), Korea Local Information Research & Development Institute (KLID), and many other local partners. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
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“Fighting Starts When Talking Stops”: The South China Sea Conflict in the Light of a New US Foreign Policy
Donald Trump's second term in office is causing unrest in the Pacific. Many countries bordering the South China Sea fear that US support will wane and that China's behaviour could become even more aggressive. Will Trump's isolationism also affect the Indo-Pacific region, giving China ‘free rein’?
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Cyber and Cognitive Warfare in the Digital Age
What does warfare look like in 2025? For students gathered at Chung-Ang University in Seoul on April 10, the answer was clear: it’s no longer just tanks and missiles, but also algorithms, disinformation, and digital sabotage.
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Impeachment in the Name of Democracy
South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously removed President Yoon Suk-Yeol from office. He had declared martial law, but had failed. New elections are to be held. They offer the opportunity to defuse the political crisis.
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7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Myanmar and Thailand, Thousands Feared Trapped
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Myanmar and Thailand, killing over 1,600 people. International aid is on the way, but damaged infrastructure is hampering rescue and supply measures.
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Global Power Struggles: Implications for the Korean Peninsula
Trump's second term has disrupted global politics. Just like in Europe, there are significant concerns in South Korea that Trump might bypass allies – particularly regarding US policy towards North Korea. FNF Korea and Hanyang University explored in a panel discussion the potential impacts of geopolitical shifts on the Korean Peninsula.
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Dual Uncertainty: The Return of Trump Amid Korea’s Political Turmoil
South Korea is facing a political crisis and is confronted with the unpleasant foreign policy of U.S. President Trump. A study by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom warns of a weakening of deterrence against North Korea and potential tensions ahead of new negotiations between Trump and Kim Jong Un.
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AI in Public Administration – Lessons from EU and Korea
The unstoppable rise of AI already reached official institutions, opening up new possibilities to achieve diverse advantages, especially in terms of efficiency. At the same time, AI brings risks that must be addressed. South Korea as well as the European Union (EU) and its member states gained their first experiences with the implementation of AI in public administration, set different focuses and ultimately drawn their own conclusions.
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