Commentary and Analysis

"Widespread skepticism of Washington has given way to the belief that US forces have a role to play on the peninsula for the foreseeable future," Karl Friedhoff writes.

The South Korean leader’s approval rates have held steady since the deadly crowd crush, Karl Friedhoff writes.

A new poll finds public lukewarm on idea, Karl Friedhoff writes, despite long-standing support for an indigenous nuclear program.

"It's better to think about this as just a catalyst. If there were no exercise ongoing, then of course North Korea would find other reasons to launch missiles."

Karl Friedhoff joins Steve Scully to discuss North Korea's latest missile test over Japan and what it means for the future.

The president’s approval rate has recovered, Karl Friedhoff writes, but a majority see his criticism of a broadcaster’s reporting as media suppression.

"I think this is part of a process that North Korea is carrying out, to try to normalize their weapons programs over all," Karl Friedhoff tells BBC World News.

Two weeks after his "much-derided" trip abroad, Yoon Suk-yeol continues to hemorrhage public support, writes Karl Friedhoff.

Karl Friedhoff takes a look at Yoon Seok-yeol's trip abroad and why it is causing his approval ratings to fall yet again.

Karl Friedhoff analyzes South Korean President Yoon's speech at the 77th United Nations General Assembly and how it may be remembered.