Minseon Ku
@minseonku.bsky.social
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Minseon Ku
@minseonku.bsky.social
· Jul 4
The season of Western multilateral summitry (G7, NATO) may be over, but the diplomatic show must go on.
In this @ejir.bsky.social piece, I argue that summitry is a performance producing what I call the "social international," or the intl system of state persons
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
In this @ejir.bsky.social piece, I argue that summitry is a performance producing what I call the "social international," or the intl system of state persons
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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Breaking News: President Trump said he would visit China in April for the first time since returning to office to meet with Xi Jinping.
Trump Will Visit China in April for Meeting With Xi Jinping
President Trump said he would visit Beijing for the first time since returning to office after holding a call with Mr. Xi, China’s leader.
nyti.ms
November 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Breaking News: President Trump said he would visit China in April for the first time since returning to office to meet with Xi Jinping.
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Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine envisages a DMZ like the one that divides the Korean peninsula, Simon Shuster and Jonathan Lemire report.
“It’s like the world is shattering around us,” one diplomat told them after hearing the details.
“It’s like the world is shattering around us,” one diplomat told them after hearing the details.
A DMZ for Ukraine
Trump’s peace plan envisages a divide like the one that splits the Korean peninsula.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine envisages a DMZ like the one that divides the Korean peninsula, Simon Shuster and Jonathan Lemire report.
“It’s like the world is shattering around us,” one diplomat told them after hearing the details.
“It’s like the world is shattering around us,” one diplomat told them after hearing the details.
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Google has started automatically opting you in to let it read your stuff to train AI. You need to turn this off in SEVERAL places in your settings (not just for Gmail), if you want to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Google has started automatically opting you in to let it read your stuff to train AI. You need to turn this off in SEVERAL places in your settings (not just for Gmail), if you want to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
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Yoon called foreign leaders ‘leftist populists,’ revealing troubling diplomatic mindset - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/p...
Yoon called foreign leaders ‘leftist populists,’ revealing troubling diplomatic mindset - The Korea Times
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol described several leaders he met at last year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and Group of 20 (G20) summi...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
November 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Yoon called foreign leaders ‘leftist populists,’ revealing troubling diplomatic mindset - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/p...
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With a big stick in one hand and a small stick in the other, he says he’ll only hit us with the small stick if we offer something in return. Now that he’s secured a deal, he’s taking a finger instead of the arm and leg that he threatened to cut off.
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
[Column] Another Eulsa Year, another blow to Korea’s sovereignty
No matter how you spin it, Korea got the short end of the stick in its tariff deal with the US
english.hani.co.kr
November 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
With a big stick in one hand and a small stick in the other, he says he’ll only hit us with the small stick if we offer something in return. Now that he’s secured a deal, he’s taking a finger instead of the arm and leg that he threatened to cut off.
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
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Not all Koreans are happy w/ this framing. Below, the Hankyoreh newspaper warns against seeing S. Korea as "a military stronghold within a striking distance of China."
"For Brunson, such musings may read like an original 'strategic suggestion.' But for Koreans, they are a matter of life and death."
"For Brunson, such musings may read like an original 'strategic suggestion.' But for Koreans, they are a matter of life and death."
Perhaps the US views the Korean Peninsula as a military stronghold within striking distance of China. But Americans would do well to remember that the peninsula is also the cherished home of more than 50 million allied citizens.
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
[Editorial] South Korea is not a US outpost
The USFK commander overstepped his purview as a soldier in arguing for turning the Korean Peninsula into a launchpad for the US
english.hani.co.kr
November 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Not all Koreans are happy w/ this framing. Below, the Hankyoreh newspaper warns against seeing S. Korea as "a military stronghold within a striking distance of China."
"For Brunson, such musings may read like an original 'strategic suggestion.' But for Koreans, they are a matter of life and death."
"For Brunson, such musings may read like an original 'strategic suggestion.' But for Koreans, they are a matter of life and death."
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The top US commander in Korea makes the case for an "east-up" perspective of the region (see map below).
Gen. Xavier Brunson says it highlights the strategic military importance of the Korean Peninsula.
www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-...
Gen. Xavier Brunson says it highlights the strategic military importance of the Korean Peninsula.
www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-...
November 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The top US commander in Korea makes the case for an "east-up" perspective of the region (see map below).
Gen. Xavier Brunson says it highlights the strategic military importance of the Korean Peninsula.
www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-...
Gen. Xavier Brunson says it highlights the strategic military importance of the Korean Peninsula.
www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-...
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軍, 남북군사회담 제안…"군사분계선 기준선 설정 논의하자"
軍, 남북군사회담 제안…"군사분계선 기준선 설정 논의하자"
이재명 정부 들어 첫 남북회담 제안…군 "북의 긍정적이고 빠른 호응 기대" "MDL 표지판 상당수 유실, 북한군 지속 침범해 긴장 높아져" 김호준 김철선 기자 = 군이 17일 비무장지대(DMZ) 내 군사분계선(MDL
n.news.naver.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
軍, 남북군사회담 제안…"군사분계선 기준선 설정 논의하자"
Good.
November 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Good.
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대통령실, '동북아 3국' 표기 순서 '한중일'로 통일키로
대통령실, '동북아 3국' 표기 순서 '한중일'로 통일키로
'대중 유화·대일 견제'?…오랜기간 한중일, 尹정부 '한일중'으로 변경 "前정부 외교, 日에 과도하게 치우쳐…원래대로 되돌려놔야" 임형섭 설승은 기자 = 이재명 정부가 앞으로 동북아 3국의 공식 표기 순서를 '한중일
n.news.naver.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
대통령실, '동북아 3국' 표기 순서 '한중일'로 통일키로
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#FirstView from @risjnl.bsky.social -
Global politics of cultural heritage: Status, authority, and geopolitics - https://cup.org/4qUpTSA
- @elifkalay.bsky.social & @jelenasubotic.bsky.social
Global politics of cultural heritage: Status, authority, and geopolitics - https://cup.org/4qUpTSA
- @elifkalay.bsky.social & @jelenasubotic.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#FirstView from @risjnl.bsky.social -
Global politics of cultural heritage: Status, authority, and geopolitics - https://cup.org/4qUpTSA
- @elifkalay.bsky.social & @jelenasubotic.bsky.social
Global politics of cultural heritage: Status, authority, and geopolitics - https://cup.org/4qUpTSA
- @elifkalay.bsky.social & @jelenasubotic.bsky.social
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“Since some of my teaching assistants want to give students another chance, I will give a 0 on the midterm exam to any students who fess up. For cheaters who don’t take me up on that offer, I will request a suspension under school regulations.”
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
Yonsei professor threatens to suspend students in mass AI cheating scandal
The case raises important questions about the ethics and regulation of artificial intelligence use on college campuses in Korea
english.hani.co.kr
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
“Since some of my teaching assistants want to give students another chance, I will give a 0 on the midterm exam to any students who fess up. For cheaters who don’t take me up on that offer, I will request a suspension under school regulations.”
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
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2 years after Dr. Baron's request, I thought about it for a while.
3 additional suggestions:
a) @ashleytrubin.bsky.social 's "Rocking Qualitative Social Science"
b) Jennifer Cyr and @saragoodman.bsky.social 's edited volume "Doing Good Qualitative Research"
(1/2)
3 additional suggestions:
a) @ashleytrubin.bsky.social 's "Rocking Qualitative Social Science"
b) Jennifer Cyr and @saragoodman.bsky.social 's edited volume "Doing Good Qualitative Research"
(1/2)
Hey Polisky since I’m a bit crunched on time I’d thought I’d crowdsource - does any have a favorite book for a research design and qualitative research course? Im wondering if there’s a good book that covers both, and hopefully limit my pouring over 50 books that are maybes
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
2 years after Dr. Baron's request, I thought about it for a while.
3 additional suggestions:
a) @ashleytrubin.bsky.social 's "Rocking Qualitative Social Science"
b) Jennifer Cyr and @saragoodman.bsky.social 's edited volume "Doing Good Qualitative Research"
(1/2)
3 additional suggestions:
a) @ashleytrubin.bsky.social 's "Rocking Qualitative Social Science"
b) Jennifer Cyr and @saragoodman.bsky.social 's edited volume "Doing Good Qualitative Research"
(1/2)
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The release of the #jointfactsheet outlining the outcome of #Korea-#US #tariff #negotiations has been delayed due to adjustments in wording regarding #security issues, according to Korea's presidential office on Friday.
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Korea-U.S. summit fact sheet delayed due to wording about nuclear subs, presidential office says
The release of the joint fact sheet outlining the outcome of Korea-U.S. tariff negotiations has been delayed due to adjustments in wording regarding security issues, according to Korea's presidential…
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The release of the #jointfactsheet outlining the outcome of #Korea-#US #tariff #negotiations has been delayed due to adjustments in wording regarding #security issues, according to Korea's presidential office on Friday.
buff.ly/NJc7MXf
buff.ly/NJc7MXf
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We have just published the call for the Nuffield Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellowships in Politics. These are 3-year fully-funded postdocs that will allow you to focus on your research in a great academic environment. (And with excellent food)
www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/the-college/...
www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/the-college/...
Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellowships in Politics - Nuffield College Oxford University
www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
We have just published the call for the Nuffield Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellowships in Politics. These are 3-year fully-funded postdocs that will allow you to focus on your research in a great academic environment. (And with excellent food)
www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/the-college/...
www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/the-college/...
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BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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A sandwich, Shroff said, cannot be a weapon hurled with force anywhere near enough to justify federal charges, and a bulletproof vest, she said, “is definitely going to keep you safe from a sandwich thrown at you.”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury chews over fate of 'sandwich guy,' who became a D.C. hero after chucking a sub at a federal officer
Defense attorney Sabrina Shroff told the jury that "a footlong from Subway could not and certainly did not inflict bodily harm."
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A sandwich, Shroff said, cannot be a weapon hurled with force anywhere near enough to justify federal charges, and a bulletproof vest, she said, “is definitely going to keep you safe from a sandwich thrown at you.”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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BREAKING EXCLUSIVE MUST CREDIT: Lunch for jurors in the “sandwich guy” trial are a variety of sandwiches, according to a source familiar with lunch.
November 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
BREAKING EXCLUSIVE MUST CREDIT: Lunch for jurors in the “sandwich guy” trial are a variety of sandwiches, according to a source familiar with lunch.
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Got a great paper on how AI is reshaping public opinion research? Submit it to POQ's special issue on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Survey Research!
Papers are being reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis starting now – full details here: s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/clarivate-sc...
Papers are being reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis starting now – full details here: s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/clarivate-sc...
November 5, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Got a great paper on how AI is reshaping public opinion research? Submit it to POQ's special issue on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Survey Research!
Papers are being reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis starting now – full details here: s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/clarivate-sc...
Papers are being reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis starting now – full details here: s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/clarivate-sc...
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NIS detects signs of N. Korea's preparations for possible U.S. summit | Yonhap News Agency en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2025...
(LEAD) NIS detects signs of N. Korea's preparations for possible U.S. summit | Yonhap News Agency
(ATTN: ADDS additional info from 4th para, new photo) SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- The stat...
en.yna.co.kr
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
NIS detects signs of N. Korea's preparations for possible U.S. summit | Yonhap News Agency en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2025...
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Japan Conveys Wish to Hold Summit with N. Korea: Takaichi | Nippon.com www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2...
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Nippon.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Japan Conveys Wish to Hold Summit with N. Korea: Takaichi | Nippon.com www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2...
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I’m very excited that years of work with Dorry Noyes (@mershoncenter.bsky.social) and a fantastic group of friends and colleagues finally resulted in this, I think, rather beautiful object. The Global Politics of Exemplarity! @normativeorders.bsky.social @prif.org @brisunipress.bsky.social 1/4
November 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I’m very excited that years of work with Dorry Noyes (@mershoncenter.bsky.social) and a fantastic group of friends and colleagues finally resulted in this, I think, rather beautiful object. The Global Politics of Exemplarity! @normativeorders.bsky.social @prif.org @brisunipress.bsky.social 1/4
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Come celebrate the publication of @giuspapa.bsky.social 's book Abiding Influence: Presidents, Nationalist Beliefs, and US Policy in the Asia Pacific, 1898–1972 on November 21st, 17:00. The event is free to attend, and it will be followed by a drinks reception.
Hosted by @warstudieskcl.bsky.social
Hosted by @warstudieskcl.bsky.social
Book Launch: Abiding Influence: Presidents, Nationalist Beliefs, and U.S. Policy in the Asia Pacific, 1898-1972 | King's College London
Dr Giuseppe Paparella’s first monograph, published with Stanford University Press for their Studies in Asian Security series, examines key moments between 1898 and 1972 to show how four very different...
www.kcl.ac.uk
October 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Come celebrate the publication of @giuspapa.bsky.social 's book Abiding Influence: Presidents, Nationalist Beliefs, and US Policy in the Asia Pacific, 1898–1972 on November 21st, 17:00. The event is free to attend, and it will be followed by a drinks reception.
Hosted by @warstudieskcl.bsky.social
Hosted by @warstudieskcl.bsky.social
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The preparation for the special dinner for U.S. President Donald Trump and #APEC leaders in Gyeongju was overseen by famed Korean American chef Edward Lee, a finalist on Netflix's hit cooking competition program, "Culinary Class Wars." buff.ly/1PkNPq1
A dash of gold, a taste of peace: All the food that flavored the Korea-U.S. summit in Gyeongju
The Korea JoongAng Daily looks at the dishes offered over the lunch and dinner events in Gyeongju as U.S. President Donald Trump made a state visit to Korea on the margins of APEC.
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The preparation for the special dinner for U.S. President Donald Trump and #APEC leaders in Gyeongju was overseen by famed Korean American chef Edward Lee, a finalist on Netflix's hit cooking competition program, "Culinary Class Wars." buff.ly/1PkNPq1