Beyond the Assault: Why Incidents Involving U.S. Troops in Korea Are Never “Just Personal”

Right now in South Korea, something interesting is happening. A single late-night altercation in Seoul’s Hongdae district is transforming into a national conversation. The facts of the case are straightforward: a U.S. servicemember in his 20s allegedly punched a Korean civilian in the face after a verbal dispute. In many cities, this would be a … Read more