Han Li Seon

Han Li, a political columnist at The Taiwan Times, specializes in politics, governance, economics, and international relations. He reports on crucial socioeconomic and political developments in opinion and analytical pieces with regional foci on Taiwan, South Korea, China, and broader East Asia. Stay informed with his thought-provoking articles.

Opinion | To preserve the Republic of China, we must uphold the 1992 Consensus.

In late May, Vice President Lai Ching-te warned that Taiwan would lose its sovereignty if the island recognized the 1992…

1 year ago

Opinion | For Seoul, the Washington Declaration only provides a short-term fix to its long-term vulnerability

In recent years, South Korea has faced rising pressure to acquire indigenous nuclear capability amid growing geopolitical hostility. The fundamental…

1 year ago

Opinion | Tsai’s lowering of the ROC flag for Abe is not only irresponsible. It is unconstitutional.

The July 8th shooting of Japan’s ex-Prime Minister sent shock waves across the globe. World leaders were prompt to condemn…

2 years ago

Economics vs. Public Health: South Korea’s Failing Covid Response

Thus far, experts have lauded South Korea’s health system reshuffling and contact tracing campaign as keys to resolving domestic medical…

3 years ago

South Korea Plans Aircraft Carrier Amid East Asian Naval Arms Race

The 2021 MADEX International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition in Busan showcased South Korea’s latest naval defense technologies. Much attention centered…

3 years ago

Opinion | Is COVID-19 mass testing in Taiwan really unnecessary?

Taiwan’s healthcare system topped Numbeo’s healthcare rankings for 2021.Taiwan has successfully contained the COVID-19 pandemic for more than a year,…

3 years ago