CKR IAR Fellows

Writing Boot Camp – 2023 Summer

Here are some memorable moments from our engaging Writing Boot Camp held in June and July at the CKR Seminar Room, C.K. Choi Building. Activity Summary: Daily Goal Sharing: Participants gathered to share their writing goals for the day, setting the tone for a productive and focused session. Lunch/Dinner Writing Progress Sharing: Participants enjoyed complimentary […]

Japan–South Korea forced labour ‘deal’ struggles to heal old wounds

Source: Japan–South Korea forced labour ‘deal’ struggles to heal old wounds | East Asia Forum 20 July 2023 Author: Jinsung Kim, UBC On 15 March 2023, the South Korean government announced its plan to strike a ‘deal’ with the Japanese government regarding forced labour during Japan’s colonial period (1910–1945). Under the proposed arrangement, South Korean […]

South Korea’s nuclear U-turn threatens its green energy transition

Source: South Korea’s nuclear U-turn threatens its green energy transition | East Asia Forum 16 March 2023 Authors: Sun Ryung Park and Charlotte Bull, UBC In January 2023, South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol reaffirmed his willingness to reinstate the nuclear power policies that his predecessor, Moon Jae-in, had sought to scrap. But this position raises […]