About

Korea Kontext is dedicated to providing deep, analytical coverage of Korean affairs, moving beyond the headlines to explore the underlying currents of politics, society, and foreign policy.

The Problem with Current Coverage

For too long, English-language coverage of Korea has been characterized by a shallow depth of reporting. International media often skim the surface, missing the intricate context that drives events on the peninsula. Wire services and generalist correspondents provide the “what” but rarely the “why” or the “how,” leaving readers with an incomplete picture of a complex nation.

Our Mission

Korea Kontext exists to bridge this gap. The goal is to provide the context that is often lost in translation. We dig deeper, offering the background, history, and political nuance necessary to truly understand the dynamics at play—from the corridors of the National Assembly to the geopolitical maneuvering in Northeast Asia.

About the Author

I am Subin Kim, the editor and publisher of this newsletter. With a decade of experience covering the two Koreas for various international and local media outlets, including the BBC, I have witnessed firsthand the limitations of traditional reporting. This newsletter is my answer to the need for a more profound understanding of Korea.

You can reach me at subin [at] koreakontext [dot] com.