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November 10, 2026
ANALYSIS, OPINION & MORE
South Korea’s export surge tests the limits of geographic diversification
Semiconductor shipments are booming across Asian hubs, but their final customers may be concentrated in fewer markets
South Korea’s DMZ access push puts UN Command’s armistice powers to the test
Three ruling party-sponsored bills seek greater control over civilian entry, but Seoul and the UNC disagree on authority
KFTC fines against Baemin and Coupang expose Seoul’s platform policy dilemma
Regulators aim to revive competition for restaurants as US scrutiny and Uber’s pending deal raise the stakes
South Korea moves to incentivize marriage, but neglects issues facing the unwed
Removing financial obstacles could help boost birth rate, even as inheritance law leaves unregistered couples exposed
Spy allegations around Nvidia CEO may put Korea’s AI partnerships under scrutiny
Madison Huang’s canceled Seoul visit comes as US lawmakers seek answers on Nvidia’s security safeguards and China sales
North Korea’s cluster warheads put South Korea’s wartime resilience to test
Allied airfield drills and civilian backup plans offer safeguards, but unexploded bomblets could delay operations
US midterm fallout, Korea’s $350B deal and Trump-Kim summit prospects — Ep. 156
Democratic gains raise questions over wartime command transfer, investment oversight and renewed North Korea diplomacy
Lee’s online backlash, US alliance tensions and political theatrics — Ep. 155
Lee Jae Myung faces backlash over immigration remarks as defense minister questions US military support
Russia's Seoul outreach, Hormuz mission and cyber threats — Ep. 154
Moscow proposes renewed ties as South Korea weighs naval expansion and raises its cybersecurity alert
KOSPI plunge, Kamala Harris visit and Lee’s staffing shake-up — Ep. 153
South Korean chip stocks tumble as former US vice president visits Seoul and Lee appoints new chief of staff
Nuri launch, bank cyber breach and Seoul-Kyiv tensions — Ep. 152
South Korea marks another space milestone as financial security concerns grow and ties with Ukraine face new strain
North Korean mine dispute, new Lee advisers and US investment pressure — Ep. 151
Seoul navigates a sensitive DMZ incident while pushing engagement and resisting premature claims over Alaska LNG
US midterm fallout, Korea’s $350B deal and Trump-Kim summit prospects — Ep. 156
Democratic gains raise questions over wartime command transfer, investment oversight and renewed North Korea diplomacy
South Korea adds future mine-clearance option to Cheonghae deployment plan
The government wants an expanded mandate south of Oman while pledging to keep its forces outside the war with Iran
Seoul’s $350B US investment pledge faces a second set of rules in Congress
Korean law demands commercial returns, but a Democratic bill would prioritize U.S. jobs, suppliers and new disclosures
Trump’s $350 billion South Korea deal faces a Democratic Congress test
Democrats gain oversight of investment decisions in January, while Seoul faces near-term pressure from the White House
The danger in Lee Jae Myung’s online feuds lies with the supporters who stay
Nearly one in four voters strongly approve of Lee, raising concerns about the ideas his most loyal followers may defend
Lee-Erdogan talks expose the difficult economics of South Korea’s nuclear push
A Sinop financing pact marks progress, but Westinghouse licensing costs and Czech construction disputes create risks
