About

The East Asia Research Center presents research and analysis, opinions, translation of news, as well as official documents. Major shift is occurring in South Korea currently. This Center focuses on under-reported or unreported issues of concern on the Korean Peninsula, especially in South Korea. The research and analysis, statements, and opinions are found on the main home page. The translation of South Korean news–full, partial, summary, key points–is found under the “Translation of News” tab. Official documents are in the “Official Documents” tab.

The founder of the Center is Dr. Tara O. She has worked at the Pentagon and the Republic of Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command as a U.S. Air Force officer focusing on East Asia issues. Her research areas include national security, alliance, human rights in North Korea, defectors, unification, and political and economic systems.