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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.
News
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China Expands in the Yellow Sea
The People’s Republic of China is building massive steel structures in disputed waters off South Korea’s coast. This move could signal even more aggressive behavior—similar to China’s actions in the South China Sea.
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Peace Talk at Hanyang University
The Peace Talk event on April 30, organized by the FNF Korea in collaboration with Hanyang University and Parti, aimed to foster respectful dialogue and promote peaceful conversations among students with differing views.
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BTS Fans Criticized Chinese Nationalism
Young fans have questioned authoritarian narratives and openly discussed issues like freedom of expression, according to a recent analysis by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom.
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East Asia Caught Between Washington and Beijing
Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are opting for de-escalation in the tariff dispute with the United States. Europe should take note of East Asian democracies’ behavior: it finds itself in a similar dilemma.
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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.
